Philippines - Culture Smart!: The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture Contributor(s): Colin-Jones, Graham (Author), Colin-Jones, Yvonne Quahe (Author) |
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ISBN: 1857333179 ISBN-13: 9781857333176 Publisher: Kuperard OUR PRICE: $8.46 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2006 * Not available - Not in print at this time *Annotation: 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 "Culture Smart has come to the rescue of hapless travellers." "Sunday Times Travel |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Travel | Asia - Southeast |
Dewey: 959.904 |
Series: Culture Smart! The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture |
Physical Information: 0.45" H x 4.44" W x 6.84" (0.38 lbs) 168 pages |
Themes: - Cultural Region - Southeast Asian |
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Publisher 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 |