Features
- Cover Type: Paperback with 168 pages
- Published by: Kuperard October 23, 2007
- Written in: English
- ISBN 10 Number: 1857333497
- ISBN 13 Number: 978-1857333497
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Book Dimensions:
6.6 x 4.4 x 0.6 inches
- Weighs: 5.6 ounces
Product Review
"Culture Smart! has come to the rescue of hapless travellers, Sunday Times Travel -the perfect introduction to the weird, wonderful and downright odd quirks and customs of various countries, Global Travel -full of fascinating, as well as common sense, tips to help you avoid embarrassing faux pas, Observer -as useful as they are entertaining, Easy Jet Magazine -offer glimpses into the psyche of a faraway world,
New York Times."
Product Description
Culture Smart! provides essential information on attitudes, beliefs and behavior in different countries, ensuring that you arrive at your destination aware of basic manners, common courtesies, and sensitive issues. These concise guides tell you what to expect, how to behave, and how to establish a rapport with your hosts. This inside knowledge will enable you to steer clear of embarrassing gaffes and mistakes, feel confident in unfamiliar situations, and develop trust, friendships, and successful business relationships.
Culture Smart! offers illuminating insights into the culture and society of a particular country. It will help you to turn your visit-whether on business or for pleasure-into a memorable and enriching experience. Contents include:
* customs, values, and traditions
* historical, religious, and political background
* life at home
* leisure, social, and cultural life
* eating and drinking
* do's, don'ts, and taboos
* business practices
* communication, spoken and unspoken
"Culture Smart has come to the rescue of hapless travellers."
Sunday Times Travel
" the perfect introduction to the weird, wonderful and downright odd quirks and customs of various countries."
Global Travel
"full of fascinating-as well as common-sense-tips to help you avoid embarrassing faux pas."
Observer
"as useful as they are entertaining."
Easyjet Magazine
"offer glimpses into the psyche of a faraway world."
New York Times
Reader ReviewsI spent three months in Kenya living with people from the Kikuyu tribe working at an orghanage in Dagoretti Market. I wish I had read this book before going. Now I have a better understanding of Kenya and it's wonderful people. When I go back next year I will take the book and hopefully improve my ability to integrate closer. I still know very few words in Kikuyu! Thank you for the information in this well written book.
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