Culture Smart! Argentina - Couverture souple

Hamwee, Robert

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1558689141 ISBN 13 : 9781558689145

Editeur : Graphic Arts Center Pub Co, 2005

Synopsis

Book by Hamwee Robert

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

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

Biographie de l'auteur

ROBERT HAMWEE is a training and management consultant who was born and brought up in Argentina, where he lived for twenty-three years before moving to the United Kingdom. A speaker of six languages and with vast international business experience, he is the founder and director of Aliquot Consulting Group, which specializes in international and cross-cultural training and business issues. He has a degree in music and business management and combines his consulting career with his love of music, conducting choirs and orchestras in major concert halls.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Graphic Arts Center Pub Co
• Date d'édition: 2005
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1558689141
• ISBN 13: 9781558689145
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 168
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible