Denmark - Culture Smart!
The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture
Published on 1. May 2019
Book
Paperback/Softback
168 pages
978-1-85733-884-3 (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
More details
Series
Edition
Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 170 mm
Width: 108 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
170 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-85733-884-3 (9781857338843)
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Additional editions
E-Book
06/2019
Kuperard
€9.49
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Previous edition
Book
08/2005
Kuperard
€28.62
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Person
Mark Salmon grew up in Ireland, and is a jurist and educator. A graduate of Trinity College, Dublin, he practiced company and commercial law for ten years, before resuming his studies at the National University of Ireland and gaining an M.A. in English Literature. He immigrated to Denmark in 1998, where he worked as a teacher specializing in Business English, and as a translator and cultural consultant. He is now Senior Legal Counsel for the Danish international business conglomerate Maersk.
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