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Behave Yourself!: The Essential Guide to International Etiquette - Softcover

Powell, Michael

 
9780762736720: Behave Yourself!: The Essential Guide to International Etiquette
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0762736720 ISBN 13: 9780762736720
Publisher: Globe Pequot Publishing, 2005

Synopsis

This book is for travelers heading away from home who are unsure whether to kiss the air, shake hands, or bow; what to wear; and how to eat, speak, or dress. Learn how to walk the walk and talk the talk in foreign climes with this stylish reference book, an essential guide for those traveling abroad.

Very easy to use and organized by country, Behave Yourself! is a must for those traveling or doing business away from their natural habitat. Special icons identify helpful information on
* Greeting
* Eating & Drinking
* Physicality
* Dress
* Gifts & Tips

Countries discussed include:
* Argentina
* Australia
* Austria
* Belgium
* Brazil
* Bulgaria
* Canada
* Chile
* China
* Croatia
* The Czech Republic
* Denmark
* Egypt
* Finland
* France
* Germany
* Greece
* Hong Kong
* Hungary
* Iceland
* India
* Israel
* Italy
* Japan
* Mexico
* Morocco
* The Netherlands
* New Zealand
* Norway
* Pakistan
0* Poland
* Portugal
* Romania
* Russia
* Saudi Arabia
* Singapore
* South Africa
* Spain
* Sweden
* Switzerland
* Taiwan
* Thailand
* Turkey
* United Kingdom
* United States

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About the Author

Etiquette expert Michael Powell has penned more than forty titles, from instructional guides to gift books to comedy titles for adults and children. He lives a highly mannered life in Somerset, England, with his wife and extremely well-behaved two young children.

From the Back Cover

Navigating the treacherous waters of international customs, beliefs, and morals has never been easy. Most of us spring a leak at some point in our travels-whether from our own ethocentrism and cultural blindness or from bad luck and a nimble pickpocket. Here at last is a sound and savvy guide to polishing your behavior in 45 countries around the world. Each offers some unusual and often unexpected etiquette challenges. With concise tips on meeting and greeting, conversing, dining, dressing, and more, Behave Yourself arms readers with the basic, no-nonsense rules that separate ignorant tourists from welcomed guests. You will learn: How to eat without offending; how to dress to impressWhen to be on time, when to be late-and when to make your exitWho will welcome getting to know you-and who will find familiarity uncomfortableWhere and when a gesture you might normally take to mean "Yes" will actually mean "no"What everyday activities can actually land you in jail-from jaywalking to chewing gum to napping in your carThis book is an essential aid to those traveling abroad for business or pleasure. In addition to being a fun read, Behave Yourself will help you keep your foot out of your mouth, your wallet in your pocket-and your travel-weary backside out of the local lockup

From the Inside Flap

Navigating the treacherous waters of international customs, beliefs, and morals has never been easy. Most of us spring a leak at some point in our travels-whether from our own ethocentrism and cultural blindness or from bad luck and a nimble pickpocket. Here at last is a sound and savvy guide to polishing your behavior in 45 countries around the world. Each offers some unusual and often unexpected etiquette challenges. With concise tips on meeting and greeting, conversing, dining, dressing, and more, Behave Yourself arms readers with the basic, no-nonsense rules that separate ignorant tourists from welcomed guests. You will learn: * How to eat without offending; how to dress to impress* When to be on time, when to be late-and when to make your exit* Who will welcome getting to know you-and who will find familiarity uncomfortable* Where and when a gesture you might normally take to mean "Yes" will actually mean "no"* What everyday activities can actually land you in jail-from jaywalking to chewing gum to napping in your carThis book is an essential aid to those traveling abroad for business or pleasure. In addition to being a fun read, Behave Yourself will help you keep your foot out of your mouth, your wallet in your pocket-and your travel-weary backside out of the local lockup

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Brazil
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If in doubt, use cutlery! Brazilians generally eat pizza, chicken, fruit, and sandwiches with a knife and/or fork. On the rare occasions that you eat food with the hands, you should wrap a napkin around it.

Eating in public is rude. Don't walk through the streets with a take-away; use the tables provided, or stand nearby to finish your food.

In a restaurant be sure to greet the people who work there as well as those who are waiting at your table.

Meals can take a long time in Brazil.

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Publisher
Globe Pequot Publishing
Publication date
2005
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0762736720
ISBN 13 
9780762736720
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
144