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underthingy t1_ja2kfgd wrote
Is this an AI generated post?
DroolingSlothCarpet t1_ja2kn34 wrote
>I'm going on a baptism of a book
Sure. Sure you are.
lamelumi_ t1_ja2m1ih wrote
What? No need to be mean.
lamelumi_ t1_ja2m35u wrote
DroolingSlothCarpet t1_ja2m8zr wrote
Perhaps you are unable to articulate exactly what you are asking because, as is, your post makes no sense.
lamelumi_ t1_ja2mdtv wrote
I'm sorry if it does. I translated the "baptism of a book" because I'm not native, so maybe that's what confuses you. Is that what confuses you?
DroolingSlothCarpet t1_ja2mt9c wrote
Again:
Perhaps you are unable to articulate exactly what you are asking because, as is, your post makes no sense.
What are you asking wIth baptism of a book?
lamelumi_ t1_ja2mwaw wrote
It's in the body text.
DroolingSlothCarpet t1_ja2mys5 wrote
Enjoy your day. I've tried and cannot help you.
lamelumi_ t1_ja2n3wf wrote
Uhm okay. I still don't get what confuses you though? Is baptism of a book not an English phrase, or is it that you don't understand the question? The question is in the body text. "What should I do there? What should I not do there?" Etc
CheeseMakingMom t1_ja2n8yp wrote
In English, then, you’ll be expecting the parents/guardians of the book to gather at the front of the worship hall, in front of the congregation, and your minister will splash water on the book (hopefully the pages are waterproof) mumbling some ancient incantation. At the conclusion of the baptism, the book will be presented to the congregants as the congregation’s newest flock member.
What is the title of the book?
lamelumi_ t1_ja2nc0w wrote
Oh.
>What is the title of the book?
Idk
CheeseMakingMom t1_ja2nlbb wrote
Every book has a title.
Is it fiction? A romance? Western? Historical fiction? Cozy mystery?
Or is it nonfiction? School textbook? Biography? Self-help?
lamelumi_ t1_ja2nv3g wrote
Idk lol. My friend's mom invited me there and idk what she writes.
CheeseMakingMom t1_ja2o37b wrote
Sounds to me like you need to ask your friend all about book-baptism protocols in Eastern Europe.
lamelumi_ t1_ja2o4u8 wrote
Good idea
CheeseMakingMom t1_ja2oaos wrote
If your friend’s mother is an author (writer of books) is it possible you’ve been invited to a book launch, where the author is introduced and the new book debuts?
lamelumi_ t1_ja2ohwr wrote
Oh my I guess that's it. Thanks. It's probably not called baptism of a book and book launch
CheeseMakingMom t1_ja2or9d wrote
If it is a book launch, you’ll want to wear something nice, be groomed, and be ready to participate in the applause for your friend’s mom’s new book. She may have a table to sit at to meet and greet fans who purchase her book, and may sign (autograph) books for them.
Collecting signed first edition books can be an exciting hobby, even for the casual reader.
lamelumi_ t1_ja2p2md wrote
Okay, thank you. What if I fuck it up? Or how do I not fuck it up?
CheeseMakingMom t1_ja2pj3s wrote
Presuming this is in a public place, like a bookstore, staff there will be experienced in handling book launches.
If you’re polite and not swinging off the light fixtures singing Katy Perry songs, you’ll probably be ok.
Shizz-happens t1_ja2pm3v wrote
Sounds like a book launch that OP’s mom wrote or is enthused about.
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