Our clothing communicates information about ourselves, our social position and society’s values. Our clothing can signify religious beliefs (a nun’s habit, a Hassidic Jew’s apparel, a Muslim abaya), a significant event in our lives (a wedding dress, mourning clothes, prom outfit), or our sense of…

In her book, Watching the English, Kate Fox seeks to uncover and explore the hidden rules, or “grammar”, of English culture. International assignees who will be moving to England – as well as relocation professionals who work with British contacts on a regular basis – will find this book a very…