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

Review\n"Culture Smart! has come to the rescue of hapless travellers," —Sunday Times Travel\n"…the perfect introduction to the weird, wonderful and downright odd quirks and customs of various countries," —Global Travel\n"…full of fascinating, as well as common sense, tips to help you avoid embarrassing faux pas" —Observer\n"…as useful as they are entertaining” —Easy Jet Magazine\n“…offer glimpses into the psyche of a faraway world," —New York Times\nDon’t just see the sights—get to know the people.\nBotswana is a country of contrasts. Culturally, the people are overwhelmingly Bantu, but with more than twenty different ethnic groups and over thirty languages spoken, the society is by no means homogeneous.\nCulture Smart! Botswana introduces you to the lives of the people. It looks at the history that has shaped the society and shows the importance of traditional customs and values for both travelers and businesspeople alike. It describes how the Batswana live, work, and play, and how to avoid the pitfalls of cultural misunderstanding.\nHave 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.