Poland - Culture Smart!
The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture
Published on 18. June 2015
Book
Paperback/Softback
168 pages
978-1-85733-709-9 (ISBN)
Description
Culture Smart guides help travellers have a more meaningful and successful time abroad through a better understanding of the local culture. Chapters on values, attitudes, customs, and daily life will help you make the most of your visit, while tips on etiquette and communication will help you navigate unfamiliar situations and avoid faux pas.
Reviews / Votes
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
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Series
Edition
Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 169 mm
Width: 110 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-85733-709-9 (9781857337099)
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Persons
GREGORY ALLEN, Ph.D., is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Bolton, specialising in cross-cultural management in Central and Eastern Europe and contemporary Philosophy. He has written a number of academic publications on Poland and other countries in the region as well as magazine articles and book editorials. After twelve years living and working in Poland, Gregory now lives in Lancashire, England, although he continues to travel regularly to Poland.
Content
Brief History Politics - Economic Life Traditions - Friendships & Family Relationships Bureaucracy Religion Humour - Local Holidays Taboos Invitations Gifts Dress - Business etiquette - Punctuality & Appointments - Team working Communication Negotiating - Women in Society Tips - Eating Out - Traditional Food - Dos and Don t - Making Friends