{"product_id":"hats-mats-and-hassocks-303066","title":"Hats, Mats and Hassocks","description":"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\u0026gt;* ? Will there be a reception? * ?Will there be food? * ?Should I bring a gift?* ? When is it okay to leave?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e These are just a few of the basic questions answered in *\u003cstrong\u003eHats, Mats and Hassocks\u003c\/strong\u003e* 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. ?  \u003cbr\u003e***-Publisher.***  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 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.","brand":"Koorong","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51562414080287,"sku":"9780340979402","price":40.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/8981\/8143\/files\/9780340979402_121798.jpg?v=1769154501","url":"https:\/\/koorong.com\/products\/hats-mats-and-hassocks-303066","provider":"Koorong","version":"1.0","type":"link"}