Do's and Taboos Around The World (Do's and Taboos Around the World)

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Do's and Taboos Around The World (Do's and Taboos Around the World)
from Wiley

Customer Reviews:

• Avg. Customer Rating: 3.5 / 5.0

• Importance of Knowing Your "Audience"
  The book was in good shape just as advertised, and I received it in a timely manner.
  With the demographics changing in America, it's no longer just good enough to understand different cultures in our travels, but right here at home. As we continue to see more immigrants from all over the world coming to our country we must understand their customs and communication style to be effective business people and friends.

• not well researched
  I am from Prague, Czech Republic, Europe.
  In the books it says that our country lacks common things and that people will be grateful even for small gifts, such as ball-point pens etc since it is hard to get here.
  I could not believe it when I have read it !
  Did the author mix up Czech Republic with war-battered Cecnia or something ???
  What a nonsence the statement in the book, even if it is from 1993 or whatever. You would look utterly ridiculous giving someone a pen. We actually... more info

• Lots of fun and guidance
  There is so much data stuffed into this book about so many cultures that its almost overwhelming! This is an impressive book covering many countries and most of the information is still current, despite the fact the last version was copywrited back in the 1990s.
  I'd recommend this book for culture buffs as well as for general writers. A great source of ideas.

• A Great Resource for International Travelers
  The basis of this wonderful book is to show the customs, protocol and laws in societies that may be vastly different from the society in which you live.
  The book is categorized according to country, and includes cartoon type illustrations of face gestures, hand and arm gestures, and what they mean. In some countries the same gesture has a completely different meaning, which anyone who uses a lot of body language would do well to learn.
  The section on Graceful Gift Giving brings valuable insight so... more info

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