Essential Do's and Taboos: The Complete Guide to International Business and Leisure Travel
"Roger Axtell is an internationalist Emily Post."
--The New Yorker
International business and leisure travel etiquette expert Roger Axtell's bestselling Do's and Taboos books have helped hundreds of thousands of business travelers and tourists avoid the missteps and misunderstandings the world traveler can encounter. In Essential Do's and Taboos, Axtell shares the wisdom he has compiled over a lifetime of international experience.
Whether you need to know the best time of year to set up a business meeting in Germany or why the O.K. sign is not O.K. in Brazil, you'll find practical, fascinating, culture-savvy, up-to-date advice to help you steer clear of faux pas and face the world with confidence. Essential Do's and Taboos features:
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Information on customs, protocol, etiquette, hand gestures, and body language
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Fresh advice regarding Internet business and communication options
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Country-specific chapters on eleven popular locations--from old favorites like England, France, Japan, and Germany to hot tourist destinations and emerging economies like India, China, Russia, and Mexico
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Guidance on hosting international visitors
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Important tips on using English around the world
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Special do's and taboos for women traveling abroad
--The New Yorker
International business and leisure travel etiquette expert Roger Axtell's bestselling Do's and Taboos books have helped hundreds of thousands of business travelers and tourists avoid the missteps and misunderstandings the world traveler can encounter. In Essential Do's and Taboos, Axtell shares the wisdom he has compiled over a lifetime of international experience.
Whether you need to know the best time of year to set up a business meeting in Germany or why the O.K. sign is not O.K. in Brazil, you'll find practical, fascinating, culture-savvy, up-to-date advice to help you steer clear of faux pas and face the world with confidence. Essential Do's and Taboos features:
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Information on customs, protocol, etiquette, hand gestures, and body language
*
Fresh advice regarding Internet business and communication options
*
Country-specific chapters on eleven popular locations--from old favorites like England, France, Japan, and Germany to hot tourist destinations and emerging economies like India, China, Russia, and Mexico
*
Guidance on hosting international visitors
*
Important tips on using English around the world
*
Special do's and taboos for women traveling abroad
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0471740500
ISBN13:9780471740506
Release Date:September 2007
Publisher:Wiley
Length:308 Pages
Weight:0.90 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 6.0" x 8.9"
Customer Reviews
1 rating
Essential Buy
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
If you are ever planning to go to another country, or are just interested in other countries' customs, this book is a must. Written in an easy to read format, it can be read front to back, or you can use the index and jump directly to what you need to know. Great book!
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