Hats, Mats and Hassocks

Society in the UK is becoming increasingly diverse. It is more and more common to be invited to a wedding, funeral or other religious service of a friend, relative or co-worker whose faith is different from our own. These can be awkward situations ...* ?What will happen? * ?What do I do? * ?What do I wear?* ? What do I say?* ? What should I avoid doing, wearing or saying?* ? Is it okay to use a video camera?* ? How long will it last? * ?What are their basic beliefs>* ? Will there be a reception? * ?Will there be food? * ?Should I bring a gift?* ? When is it okay to leave?

These are just a few of the basic questions answered in *Hats, Mats and Hassocks* This easy-to-read guidebook, with an `Everything You Need to Know Before You Go` checklist, helps the well-meaning guest to feel comfortable, participate to the fullest extent possible and avoid violating anyone`s religious principles - while enriching their own spiritual understanding.??An invaluable book for all people, all faiths, all backgrounds. ?  
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In twenty-first century, multi-cultural Britain, we are increasingly likely to be invited to the wedding, funeral or other religious occasion of a friend, relative or co-worker whose faith is different from our own. Naturally, we are delighted to be asked, but often, soon after we receive the invitation, questions begin to arise:What do I wear?Will I be expected to do anything?Should I take a gift? When do I stand, sit, kneel or close my eyes?With its straightforward and easy to read style, HATS, MATS AND HASSOCKS is the essential how-to guide to hatches, matches and dispatches. From Catholic to Quaker, and from Jewish to Sikh, HATS, MATS AND HASSOCKS covers all the major denominations in the UK today.This easy-to-read guidebook helps the well-meaning guest to feel comfortable, participate as much as possible and avoid violating anyone's religious principles - while enriching their own spiritual understanding.Read less