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