Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure (Details 1) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2013		Dec. 01, 2012		Dec. 03, 2011
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period	$ 9,554		$ 9,795		$ 11,428
Charged to costs and expenses	1,863		1,029		(312)
Charged to other accounts	(1,110)	[1]	(96)	[1]	1,217	[1]
Deductions	(1,124)	[2]	(1,174)	[2]	(2,538)	[2]
Balance at end of period	$ 9,183		$ 9,554		$ 9,795

[1] Due to business acquisitions, reclassifications and currency translation.

[2] Bad debts written off during year, net of recoveries.