Germany - Culture Smart!: The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture
(Part of the Culture Smart! Series)
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Book Overview
Despite superficial appearances, Germany is a country that operates very differently from the USA and Britain. German history is more than a thousand years old and the relatively new German nation-state encompasses an astonishing variety of cultural and regional differences. German society is in a state of flux as people respond to immigration and a tough economic climate, and traditional attitudes are softening as German business globalizes. Culture Smart Germany aims to show you what treatment to expect, what pitfalls to avoid, and how to build rapport and credibility with this culturally rich and inventive people in the heart of Europe.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1787028844
ISBN13:9781787028845
Release Date:March 2021
Publisher:Kuperard
Length:200 Pages
Weight:0.50 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 4.3" x 6.6"
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Business Business & Investing Education & Reference Etiquette Europe General Germany History Reference TravelCustomer Reviews
4 ratings
Some useful tips, but otherwise very basic
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
This is an easy to read book that covers some general details of the customs and cultural aspects of Germany. It does not go into enough detail on any given subject to be particularly useful, but it is an interesting read and you will probably learn something new.
Excellent - Not Too "Touristy"
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
Helpful, real-world information on the culture of Germany and the attitudes that are a part of that culture. Detailed pointers on the business world as well as more personal level. Not funky or silly - and not too serious either. Great preparation for visiting or living in Germany.
A Lot of Little Somethings
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
This is a great book, it has a little of everything on how things are over there. I would definitely recommend you get this book before planning a trip so you can brush up on their culture. It's easy to read and very helpful on a variety of subjects. It was just what I was looking for.
Very enjoyable and enlightening
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
I found this book very useful for it is pocket size and easy to carry around. It can also be used a reference book, skipping the sections that may not apply to you. I think, however, that this book provides a great all-around insight into the life and culture of Germany and each section is just as useful and interesting as the next. Tomalin starts with a map of Germany and an introduction, followed by a useful chart of key facts. It ends with an appendix of simple vocabulary as well as a list of further reading. One aspect of this book that I liked in particular were the shaded boxes or `bubbles'. These were areas throughout the book in which the author goes above and beyond to provide us with extra commentary, explanations, or suggestions. It was very informative and I felt that it gave an accurate depiction of German life and culture. The author's writing style is very easy to read and often humorous. He provides short real-life stories to make the reading more interesting, understandable and easy to relate to. I would give this book five starts and recommend it to anyone wanting to travel to any German country as well as those simply interested in learning about other countries and cultures.
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