Outstanding features of CULTURE SMART!- All the essential cultural and etiquette points are covered, making you confident in a variety of situations.- You will know what to expect in each particular culture.- You will learn how to behave in specific social and business situations.- Essential attitudes and values are clearly explained.- You will find each topic a quick, easy read due to the concise writing style.- Laid out in a clear and easy-to-read format.- Each book has the same look, page count, and organization for reference use.- Small and light, it tucks into your pocket or purse for on-the-go use.- Your Culture Smart! books are written by a staff of experts consult on world travel as a profession.

Culture Smart! Philippines: A Quick Guide to Customs and Etiquette (Culture Smart! The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture)

Travel

Colin-Jones, Graham

Collin-Jones, Graham

Collin-Jones, Yvonne

Asia

Graphic Arts Center Publishing Company

Review "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."—Easy Jet Magazine"...offer glimpses into the psyche of a faraway world."—New York Times Product Description Don’t just see the sights—get to know the people. The Philippines may appear to be one of the most Westernized countries in Asia. However, the realities of Filipino life are complex; the façade of the English language does not run deep.Culture Smart! Philippines gives you the inside story of this unique and attractive country and unpacks the daily lives of its inhabitants. An explanation of the values, attitudes, and customs of the Filipinos today opens the way to a more meaningful experience, while an abundance of practical information on socializing, working, shopping, and communicating will help to make it a more enjoyable experience, too.Have a richer and more meaningful experience abroad through a better understanding of the local culture. Chapters on history, values, attitudes, and traditions will help you to better understand your hosts, while tips on etiquette and communicating will help you to navigate unfamiliar situations and avoid faux pas. About the Author Graham Colin-Jones is an international civil servant by profession. Yvonne Colin-Jones is a cross-cultural trainer, facilitator, and coach. Jorge Mojarro is a Spanish academic with who teaches at the University of Santo Tomas in Manila. He has traveled extensively through the Philippines and southeast Asia and has written for both scholarly and general publications, including Philippine newspapers such as Business World and Interaksyon.

Philippines - Culture Smart!: The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture

Business & Money

Culture Smart

Colin-Jones, Yvonne Quahe

Mojarro PhD, Jorge

Business Culture

Kuperard

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

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