
Slovakia - Culture Smart!
The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture
Brendan Edwards(Author)
Kuperard (Publisher)
2nd Edition
Will be published approx. on 25. February 2027
Book
Paperback/Softback
200 pages
978-1-78702-378-9 (ISBN)
Description
Don't just see the sights get to know the people.
Slovakia is a young country with a long
history, an enduring culture, and a very old language. Its recent history has
been one of frequent change, but the traditions of the Slovak people are rich
and easily perceived in the architecture and geography of their surroundings,
in their customs and celebrations, and in their general warmth and determination.
Culture Smart! Slovakia
introduces you to the country's festivals, social norms, and rites of passage,
and the colorful artistry of its folk traditions. It examines the enduring
values of hospitality and community and offers insight into the cultural Slovakian
quirks that visitors are likely to encounter. It offers advice on how to get
around, how to navigate the unfamiliar situations you may find yourself in, and
how to make the most of your time in this picturesque yet often overlooked
country at the heart of Europe.
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.
Slovakia is a young country with a long
history, an enduring culture, and a very old language. Its recent history has
been one of frequent change, but the traditions of the Slovak people are rich
and easily perceived in the architecture and geography of their surroundings,
in their customs and celebrations, and in their general warmth and determination.
Culture Smart! Slovakia
introduces you to the country's festivals, social norms, and rites of passage,
and the colorful artistry of its folk traditions. It examines the enduring
values of hospitality and community and offers insight into the cultural Slovakian
quirks that visitors are likely to encounter. It offers advice on how to get
around, how to navigate the unfamiliar situations you may find yourself in, and
how to make the most of your time in this picturesque yet often overlooked
country at the heart of Europe.
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
"...theperfect introduction to the weird, wonderful and downright odd quirks and
customs of various countries,"
- Global Travel
"...offer glimpses into the psyche of a faraway world,"
- New York Times
"...full of fascinating, as well as common sense, tips to help you
avoid embarrassing faux pas,"
- Observer
"Culture Smart! has come to the rescue of hapless travellers,"
- Sunday Times Travel
"...as useful as they are entertaining,"
- Easy Jet Magazine
More details
Series
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Edition type
Revised edition
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
50 black & white images
Dimensions
Height: 171 mm
Width: 108 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
213 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78702-378-9 (9781787023789)
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Schweitzer Classification
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Book
03/2011
Kuperard
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Person
Brendan Edwards is a Canadian academic and writer with an MA in Canadian Studies and
Native Studies from Trent University, a Master of Library and Information
Studies from McGill University, and a PhD in History from the University of
Saskatchewan. He has spent every summer living and teaching in Slovakia since
2003, and lived in the Slovak city of Trnava in 2005-6, where he taught English
to high school, university, and private students.
Brendan has also lived and worked in
Romania, and has edited several texts on Slovakia and Central Europe,
including Pictoria: the Early History of Slovakia in Images by
Pavel Dvorak and Migrating Memories: Central Europeans telling their stories
in Canada. His published works include Paper Talk: a history of
libraries, print culture, and Aboriginal peoples in Canada before 1960.
Native Studies from Trent University, a Master of Library and Information
Studies from McGill University, and a PhD in History from the University of
Saskatchewan. He has spent every summer living and teaching in Slovakia since
2003, and lived in the Slovak city of Trnava in 2005-6, where he taught English
to high school, university, and private students.
Brendan has also lived and worked in
Romania, and has edited several texts on Slovakia and Central Europe,
including Pictoria: the Early History of Slovakia in Images by
Pavel Dvorak and Migrating Memories: Central Europeans telling their stories
in Canada. His published works include Paper Talk: a history of
libraries, print culture, and Aboriginal peoples in Canada before 1960.
Content
Key
History - Politics - Economic Life - Values - Attitudes - Religion -
Traditions - Taboos - Festivals & Holidays - Friendships & Family -
Women in Society - Humour - Hospitality & Home life - Cultural Life -
Cuisine & Dining Out - Socializing - Dos and Don'ts - Business Etiquette
- Punctuality & Time Keeping - Meetings & Presentations - Negotiating
- Bureaucracy - Communication & Language - Tips
History - Politics - Economic Life - Values - Attitudes - Religion -
Traditions - Taboos - Festivals & Holidays - Friendships & Family -
Women in Society - Humour - Hospitality & Home life - Cultural Life -
Cuisine & Dining Out - Socializing - Dos and Don'ts - Business Etiquette
- Punctuality & Time Keeping - Meetings & Presentations - Negotiating
- Bureaucracy - Communication & Language - Tips