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HISTORY OF IDEAS - Manners
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林宜悉 posted on 2025/06/18Ever wondered why we use forks or what Eleanor of Aquitaine had to do with dining etiquette? This fascinating video dives into the history of manners, exploring how social norms evolved with fun examples like Venetian glass and debates on civility. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary and gain cultural depth while learning about practical daily and workplace etiquette!
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approach
US /əˈprəʊtʃ/
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UK /ə'prəʊtʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To get close to reaching something or somewhere
- To request someone to do something specific
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Means of reaching a place, often a road or path
- Request of someone with a specific goal in mind
A2TOEIC
More deliberate
US /dɪˈlɪbərɪt/
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UK /dɪ'lɪbərət/
- Adjective
- Carefully thought out in advance
- Done purposely
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To consider a problem or decision carefully
B2
More period
US /ˈpɪriəd/
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UK /ˈpɪəriəd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Set amount of time during which events take place
- A way to emphasize what you will say
A1TOEIC
More fascinating
US /ˈfæsəˌnetɪŋ/
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UK /ˈfæsɪneɪtɪŋ/
- Transitive Verb
- To attract or interest greatly
- To hold someone captive with a gaze or other means.
- Adjective
- Having your attention fixated as though by a spell
B1
More Use Energy
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