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Other Expense, Net (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended
Feb. 28, 2016
Mar. 01, 2015
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]    
Foreign exchange management gains (losses) [1] $ 3,736 $ 7,908
Foreign currency transaction (losses) gains [2] (8,203) (35,959)
Interest income 209 460
Investment income 708 439
Other 1,331 1,124
Total other expense, net $ (2,219) $ (26,028)
[1] Gains and losses on forward foreign exchange contracts primarily result from currency fluctuations relative to negotiated contract rates. Gains in 2016 and 2015 were primarily due to favorable currency fluctuations relative to negotiated contract rates on positions to sell the Mexican Peso, partially offset in 2016 by unfavorable currency fluctuations relative to negotiated contract rates on positions to sell the Euro.
[2] Foreign currency transaction gains and losses reflect the impact of foreign currency fluctuation on the Company's foreign currency denominated balances. Losses in 2016 were primarily due to the weakening of various currencies against the Euro. Losses in 2015 were primarily due to the weakening of various foreign currencies, particularly the Euro, against the U.S. Dollar.