Finland - Culture Smart!: the essential guide to customs & culture - Couverture souple

Leney, Terttu

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1857333640 ISBN 13 : 9781857333640

Editeur : Kuperard, 2006

Synopsis

Unusual book

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 :

TERTTU LENEY is a Finnish teacher, trainer, broadcaster, and writer. She currently works for the Foreign Office in London as a professional development coordinator, preparing British diplomats and businessmen for overseas postings. After graduating in Russian and Swedish language and literature from the School of Slavonic and East European Studies, University of London, Terttu completed a postgraduate diploma in language training at the University of Westminster. She has written several publications, including Teach Yourself Finnish, Finn Talk 1, and Finn Talk 2. She lives in London with her English husband and family.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Kuperard
• Date d'édition: 2006
• ISBN 10: 1857333640
• ISBN 13: 9781857333640
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 168