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Bosnia and Herzegovina - Culture Smart! : The Essential Guide to Customs and Culture by Culture Smart! and Elizabeth Hammond (2009, Trade Paperback)
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PublisherKuperard Publishers
ISBN-101857334841
ISBN-139781857334845
eBay Product ID (ePID)70940116
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Book TitleBosnia and Herzegovina-Culture Smart! : the Essential Guide to Customs and Culture
Number of Pages168 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2009
TopicEtiquette, Europe / Eastern, Business Etiquette, Customs & Traditions
IllustratorYes
GenreTravel, Reference, Social Science, Business & Economics
AuthorCulture Smart!, Elizabeth Hammond
Book SeriesCulture Smart! Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
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Item Height0.5 in
Item Weight6.2 Oz
Item Length6.8 in
Item Width4.2 in
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Reviews"The perfect introduction to the weird, wonderful and downright odd quirks and customs of various countries." -- Global Travel, 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
Series Volume Number24
SynopsisCulture 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., Culture Smart! provides essential information on attitudes, beliefs and behavior in different countries, ensuring that you arrive at your destination aware of basic manners, common courtesies, and sensitive issues. These concise guides tell you what to expect, how to behave, and how to establish a rapport with your hosts. This inside knowledge will enable you to steer clear of embarrassing gaffes and mistakes, feel confident in unfamiliar situations, and develop trust, friendships, and successful business relationships. Culture Smart! offers illuminating insights into the culture and society of a particular country. It will help you to turn your visit-whether on business or for pleasure-into a memorable and enriching experience. Contents include: * customs, values, and traditions * historical, religious, and political background * life at home * leisure, social, and cultural life * eating and drinking * dos, don'ts, and taboos * business practices * communication, spoken and unspoken, Bosnia and Herzegovina is a country of contradictions, where East meets West, and where several ideologies have come together to evolve into a vibrant, diverse culture. While there may be much that the Western visitor will find familiar in the day-to-day life here, the differences can be startling.Bosnia is a unique combination of religious values, communist secularism, Western attitudes, and Eastern practices. The people are warm, open, and eager to move forward - but are hampered by their memories of a conflict-filled past. And whilst Western attitudes are often espoused, the society remains somewhat conservative and upholds traditional gender roles. In sum, nothing can be taken for granted.Bosnia is a beautifully complex country, and a country at a crossroads. With its dramatic history and uncertain future, it is unlike any other part of Europe. The culture can be confusing, and the bureaucracy frustrating. Culture Smart! Bosnia will help you to understand the quirks of Bosnian society and introduce you to a friendly, hospitable people who are proud of their history but pessimistic about their future. The well-informed visitor, armed with knowledge about the cultural context behind the dos and don ts, will be rewarded with new friends, warm hospitality, and a deeper understanding of this fascinating land., Culture Smart provides essential information on attitudes, beliefs and behavior in different countries, ensuring that you arrive at your destination aware of basic manners, common courtesies, and sensitive issues. These concise guides tell you what to expect, how to behave, and how to establish a rapport with your hosts. This inside knowledge will enable you to steer clear of embarrassing gaffes and mistakes, feel confident in unfamiliar situations, and develop trust, friendships, and successful business relationships. Culture Smart offers illuminating insights into the culture and society of a particular country. It will help you to turn your visit-whether on business or for pleasure-into a memorable and enriching experience. Contents include: * customs, values, and traditions * historical, religious, and political background * life at home * leisure, social, and cultural life * eating and drinking * dos, don'ts, and taboos * business practices * communication, spoken and unspoken
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