Culture Shock! London: A Survival Guide to Customs and Etiquette (Culture Shock! Guides) - Softcover

Hargraves, Orin

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0761425004 ISBN 13: 9780761425007

Publisher: Marshall Cavendish Corp, 2007

Synopsis

CultureShock! London is the all-essential guide designed to immerse you in the real London. Full of practical information and settling-in tips, this book will help make your stay in this vibrant city as smooth as possible. Find out how to choose the right accommodation, the most effective way to get around the busy roads, and how you can do your banking efficiently in this fast-paced metropolis. Get acquainted with the nooks and crannies of this exciting capital, and discover the quiet parks and local haunts that are hidden from most tourists, and which reveal a different side of London. Discover what makes Londoners tick and how you can break down the famous English reserve and build fulfilling friendships with colleagues and neighbours. Whatever your length of stay, CultureShock! London will equip you with the tools and confidence for a successful and pleasant time in this cosmopolitan place.

About this title

About the Author:

Orin Hargraves grew up in the mountains of south-western Colorado and graduated from the University of Chicago. During seven years in London, he worked variously as a computer system manager, teacher of English and lexicographer. Today, he divides his time between rural Maryland and London. He is also the author of two other books in the CultureShock! series (Morocco and Chicago).

About this edition

• Publisher: Marshall Cavendish Corp
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0761425004
• ISBN 13: 9780761425007
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 294