The Travelers' Guide to Middle Eastern and North African Customs and Manners

Devine, Elizabeth

Braganti, Nancy L.

Travel

St Martins Pr

Business travelers and vacationers alike are heading to the burgeoning continent of Africa in ever-increasing numbers. But, for the American traveler, there are few places on the earth that present more cultural difference than Africa. For example, how do you know which countries will consider it perfectly sensible for you to wear a safari outfit--and which will take it as an insult? How do you know which countries are strict in observing Muslim or Jewish or tribal holidays, during which time no business appointments are possible? How should you behave when invited into a tribal home? Will they give you utensils, or should you eat with your fingers like everyone else--and do you eat with your right or left hand? What's the proper amount to tip your safari guide? This well-researched and fascinating guide provides all the dos and taboos for travelers venturing into Botswana, Cameroon, Conte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya, Mali, Namibia, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganada, and Zimbabwe. Topics covers includes: conversations, telephones, currency, transportation, meals, hotels, business, private homes, holidays, legal matters, key phrases. This fascinating and invaluable guide will lessen the stress and heighten the enjoyment of anyone's trip to Africa.

The Travelers' Guide to African Customs & Manners: How to converse, dine, tip, drive, bargain, dress, make friends, and conduct business while in sub-Saharan Africa

Business & Money

Business Culture

St. Martin's: Griffin

The clash of new and old has created a constantly shifting terrain of customs and cultures in Asia, making it difficult to determine what to expect or what is expected of you. For instance: -The hitchhiker's gesture of raising one thumb means "Get lost" in Australia, and the V sign with the V sign with the palm held toward you is obscene. -Even if you're not in India for business, bring business cards. People often exchange them even at social functions, since it helps the Indians pronounce Western names, and vice versa. -There is almost no concept of privacy in China. Someone may grab a book or letter from you to get a better look at it. Floor attendants in hotels often come into rooms without knocking. -At a formal even in Nepal, people may adorn the guest of honor with a garland of flowers called a mala. -Be careful about complimenting people on a lovely piece of jewelry or an attractive object in the home in Pakistan. The host will feel obliged to give it to you. -In the Philippines, don't' be surprised if people give you food to take home after a dinner party. -In Vietnam, slurp as much as possible when eating noodles or soup, as it is polite to do so. Business and pleasure travelers alike will find all the information they need in The Travelers' Guide to Asian Customs and Manners, including guidelines on greetings, conversation, telephones, dress, meals, tipping, holidays, transportation, legal matters, safety, health, and key phrases. The authors' concise, accurate tops will put every traveler at ease among the changing traditions of Asian culture.

The Traveler's Guide to Asian Customs and Manners: How to Converse, Dine, Tip, Drive, Bargain, Dress, Make Friends, and Conduct Business While Asia

Politics & Social Sciences

Social Sciences

How to converse, dine, tip, drive, bargain, dress, make friends, and conduct business in Central and South America. Includes a new chapter on the hottest Latin American destination - Cuba .

The Travelers' Guide to Latin American Customs and Manners

What Your Travel Agent and Tour Guide Don't Tell You about Making Friends and Doing Business in Europe 
 The fall of the Berlin Wall, the lifting of the iron curtain, and other dramatic changes are creating new travel and business opportunities in Europe. But they also create new pitfalls for travelers finding themselves in unfamiliar cultures and changing political situations. 
 It's easy to embarrass yourself, offend a European acquaintance, or lose business simply because you don't understand local customs and manners. This up-to-date, easy-to-use guide to customs and manners in 24 countries can help you avoid such breaches of etiquette and confidently make friends and do business in Europe. 
 TEST YOUR "E.Q." 
 1. What should you never do to your food or your wine when dining in a French home? 
 2. Why should you be careful when you shake your head in Bulgaria? 
 3. What is the proper etiquette at a Finnish sauna? 
 4. When don't you drink tea in Great Britain? 
 5. What common driving practice can get you arrested in Hungary? 
 6. What should you do if a Russian friend offers to help you exchange money on the black market? 
 7. What will you get if you order "scotch" in Belgium? 
 8. If you want to do business in Germany, is it better to get right down to brass tacks or to start a business meeting with pleasantries and small talk? 
 9. What common American gesture is considered insulting in Greece? 
 10. If you ask directions for the nearest "bathroom" in most European countries, where are you likely to be sent?

European Customs and Manners

Europe

Meadowbrook

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