Behavioral tips in 96 countries, revised and updated edtion. Clean tight PB copy. 6 x 9, 200 pp, index, appendix, b/w illus. Trade Paperback in white illus wraps.

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Title

DO'S and TABOOS Around the World: A Guide to International Behavior (2nd Edition)

Publisher

Benjamin/John Wiley & Sons 1985, 1990, NY

Publication Date

1985

Language

English

ISBN 10

0471521191

ISBN 13

9780471521198

Binding

Soft cover

Edition

3rd printing.

Condition

VeryGood unmarked.

Seller catalogs

Travel, Geography, International

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Synopsis

This blend of tips, facts and cautionary tales tells travellers how to dress, exchange gifts, deal with unusual food, pronounce names, and interpret body language in 96 countries. The second edition has been revised and updated.

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The ultimate guide to international behavior�now completely updated and expanded! Do�s and Taboos Around the World 3rd Edition "Roger Axtell is an international Emily Post." �The New Yorker "Can help you make friends [and] avoid travel trouble." �BusinessWeek "Helpful�fun to read�" �Steve Birnbaum The first two editions of Do�s and Taboos Around the World helped thousands of high–powered executives and tourists avoid the missteps and misunderstandings that plague the world traveler. This updated and expanded Third Edition provides even more facts, tips, and cautionary tales�gleaned from the experiences of more than five hundred international business travelers�as well as: Information on protocol, customs, and etiquette; hand gestures and body language; tipping; American jargon; and the international communications crisis Up–to–date advice on dealing with the monumental changes in Russia, Germany, Eastern Europe, the People�s Republic of China, and other locales A new chapter on business gift–giving and gift–receiving customs, with country–by–country gift suggestions and precautions A special quick reference guide to customs and mores in 96 countries, including revisions and updates from foreign embassies and consulates

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