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.Japan - Culture Smart!
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by: Paul Norbury

March 27, 2006
This book is a short, yet thoroughly fascinating look at the etiquette and cultural conventions of Japan. It is invaluable if you intend to visit Japan and don't wish to commit a social faux pas, but is also interesting to read in it's own right.


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.India - Culture Smart!
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by: Nicki Grihault

March 16, 2006
Although there were a couple of useful things to know in this book there were really no massive revelations. In my experience as long as you are a normal, decent respectful person with an ounce of common sense you will get by fine. I made a couple of social faux pas in my time in India but because I was polite people either quietly pointed them out - trying not to embarrass me - or found it all rather amusing.
In a way I found with this book that it could make people rather paranoid about trying to remember all these minor conventions and social etiquettes. Be nice, be polite and observe what others do - that's it.
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.Singapore - Culture Smart!: A Quick Guide to Customs & Etiquette (Culture Smart!)
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by: Angela Milligan

April 29, 2004
Although there were a couple of useful things to know in this book there were really no massive revelations. In my experience as long as you are a normal, decent respectful person with an ounce of common sense you will get by fine. I made a couple of social faux pas in my time in India but because I was polite people either quietly pointed them out - trying not to embarrass me - or found it all rather amusing.
In a way I found with this book that it could make people rather paranoid about trying to remember all these minor conventions and social etiquettes. Be nice, be polite and observe what others do - that's it.
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.Germany - Culture Smart!: A Quick Guide to Customs and Etiquette (Culture Smart!)
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by: Barry Tomalin

March 27, 2003
This book has put so much more depth into my knowledge of Germany, It enabled me to understand the ins and outs of the German culture and way people live, and really improved my month long travels of Germany. Even if you are not going to Germany, buy this book, it is such an interesting read. I'll be going out to buy all the others in the series just to bring me closer to other countries.
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.Philippines - Culture Smart!
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by: Graham & Yvonne Colin-Jones

April 29, 2004
Informative, but seemingly written from the point of view of a rich Westerner with many references such as, how many maids it would be appropriate to have, and what to expect of your driver, rather than someone who has come to admire and respect the natives. Omisions include references to some of the more exotic fruit e.g. Jack fruit, the possibility of being offered dog-meat at a barbeque, and good advice such as using the local dentists whilst on holiday. Trikes (in the form of motorcyle and sidecar) were not mentioned in the travel section, however in parts of Laguna and elsewhere they form the backbone of the transport system. Foreigners with spouses should be warned of the hazzards involved in purchasing land, especially agricultural ... Read More:
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.Nepal - Culture Smart! (Culture Smart! A Quick Guide to Customs & Etiquette)
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by: Tessa Feller

May 29, 2008
Informative, but seemingly written from the point of view of a rich Westerner with many references such as, how many maids it would be appropriate to have, and what to expect of your driver, rather than someone who has come to admire and respect the natives. Omisions include references to some of the more exotic fruit e.g. Jack fruit, the possibility of being offered dog-meat at a barbeque, and good advice such as using the local dentists whilst on holiday. Trikes (in the form of motorcyle and sidecar) were not mentioned in the travel section, however in parts of Laguna and elsewhere they form the backbone of the transport system. Foreigners with spouses should be warned of the hazzards involved in purchasing land, especially agricultural ... Read More:
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.Finland - Culture Smart!
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by: Terttu Leney

October 28, 2004
This is a great little book full of useful tips on how to approach the Finns and their way of life. I have `Finnish` friends and this book helped me not to embrasses myself. It covers the Finns at home in the workplace and if you are invited to a Finn house. A good read.
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.Switzerland - Culture Smart!
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by: Kendall Maycock

October 28, 2004
This is a great little book full of useful tips on how to approach the Finns and their way of life. I have `Finnish` friends and this book helped me not to embrasses myself. It covers the Finns at home in the workplace and if you are invited to a Finn house. A good read.
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.Britain - Culture Smart!
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by: Paul Norbury

October 30, 2003
This is a great little book full of useful tips on how to approach the Finns and their way of life. I have `Finnish` friends and this book helped me not to embrasses myself. It covers the Finns at home in the workplace and if you are invited to a Finn house. A good read.
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.UAE - Culture Smart!
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by: John Walsh

January 31, 2008
This is a great little book full of useful tips on how to approach the Finns and their way of life. I have `Finnish` friends and this book helped me not to embrasses myself. It covers the Finns at home in the workplace and if you are invited to a Finn house. A good read.
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