02408cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000260011324500430013926400510018230000470023333600260028033700260030633800360033250000310036850801670039952013940056653400450196065300180200565300110202385600430203499900170207751827UtSlPG20260610134208.0mcr n260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7ade2iso639-1 4aTX1 aVehling, Paul,d1882-14aDie Moral des Hotels: Tischgespräche 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2016 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2016-04-22 aProduced by the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) a"Die Moral des Hotels: Tischgespräche" by Paul Vehling is a reflective work that blends conversational dialogue with social commentary, likely written during the early 20th century. The book appears to explore the nuances of human interaction in a modern, cosmopolitan hotel setting, emphasizing themes of hospitality, societal roles, and the dynamics of dining experiences. Central to this narrative are the discussions between a diverse group of guests, including an art critic, a sociologist, and a bishop, interacting over meals and examining the philosophical implications of their culinary experiences. The opening portion introduces the author's perspective on the significance of dining in fostering genuine communication among people, highlighting the contrast between modern life’s distractions and the value of sincere interactions. Vehling’s playful yet serious tone sets the stage for deeper discussions on the transient nature of existence, the role of the server in society, and the evolution of hospitality from ancient times to the contemporary world. As characters engage in discourse, the text examines the history of dining practices, the socio-economic implications of industrialization on the hospitality industry, and the lingering human desires for connection and understanding amidst a rapidly changing society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aTable service aHotels40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51827 c92661d92661