Culture Shock!
Author : Claire Wallerstein
Publisher :
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 34,45 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Costa Rica
ISBN : 9789812322500
CultureShock! Costa Rica
Author : Claire Wallerstein
Publisher : Marshall Cavendish International Asia Pte Ltd
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 12,52 MB
Release : 2010-08-15
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9814435287
Book Description
CultureShock!
Author : Claire Wallerstein
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 34,31 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Costa Rica
ISBN :
Book Description
Cultureshock! Costa Rica
Author : Claire Wallerstein
Publisher : Cavendish Square Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,99 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Costa Rica
ISBN : 9780761424925
Book Description
"CultureShock! Costa Rica is an indispensable companion for anyone who wishes to live and work amongst Central America's famously friendly people. Life in Costa Rica often turns out to be more complicated than it seems at first glance but this book will not only help you quedar bien (be on good terms) with the Ticos, it will also provide practical tips on how to settle down in the country, such as where to stay and how to get around. Learn about local attitudes and tradition, and how to maneuver through the country's business customs and environment. CultureShock! Costa Rica will help you adapt to this intriguing society while appreciating its fascinating and unique qualities."--Amazon.com viewed November 16, 2020
Culture Shock! Costa Rica
Author : Claire Wallerstein
Publisher : Graphic Arts Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 29,34 MB
Release : 2006-11
Category :
ISBN : 9781558689831
Book Description
- Provide full explanations of social and business customs - Include important historical prefaces - Give practical examples and personal stories - List helpful appendix of dos and don'ts - Give cultural quiz to test your understanding - Provide a calendar of festivals and holidays - Talk about spending extended time in a city - Discuss how to lease or rent apartments - Give local food names and where to buy them - Detail how to set up bank accounts and pay taxes - Describe what laws may affect you and your long-term residency - Talk about the typical workplace, and the entertainment scene in your new city
CultureShock! Ecuador
Author : Nicholas Crowder
Publisher : Marshall Cavendish International Asia Pte Ltd
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 32,26 MB
Release : 2009-10-15
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9814435732
Book Description
CultureShock! Ecuador is a must for anyone wishing to visit or settle in Ecuador. Packed with essential information, resource guides and language tips, this book covers every practicality, and provides an in-depth understanding of the people and culture of this diverse country which is also known for its Panama hats and many species of turtles. CultureShock! Ecuador is the comprehensive guide that will lead you through the ups and downs of settling into life in this fascinating country and help you to appreciate what it truly means to be in Ecuador.
CultureShock! Cuba
Author : Mark Cramer
Publisher : Marshall Cavendish International Asia Pte Ltd
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 38,75 MB
Release : 2010-08-15
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9814484261
Book Description
CultureShock! Cuba offers an insight into a highly contradictory country, where there are more grey areas than black and white. Here is a balanced account of Cuba’s current realities, a useful guide for people who wish to visit or do business in Cuba. Learn from the locals how they survive in Cuba with the little they have. Find out how the importance of public good over individual right has helped take care of every single citizen in the country. More than just providing the practical information to help you settle into Cuba, the authors draw from their personal experiences to give a deeper understanding of the life and culture of these friendly, warm and straight-forward people. CultureShock! Cuba is your ultimate survival guide to this colourful country.
Costa Rica Pocket Adventures
Author : Bruce Conord
Publisher : Hunter Publishing, Inc
Page : 359 pages
File Size : 11,99 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1588436071
Book Description
Provides a detailed guide to every aspect of the destination: history, culture, foods, restaurants, hotels, sightseeing, things to do. This guide covers Costa Rica.
CultureShock! Portugal
Author : Volker Poelzl
Publisher : Marshall Cavendish International Asia Pte Ltd
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 41,24 MB
Release : 2009-10-15
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9814435627
Book Description
CultureShock! Portugal is every reader’s guide to living, working and adapting to life in this beautiful, charming country. Packed full of useful information, this book will answer all your questions and provide you with much, much more. Find out how to obtain a work visa, how to enrol your children in the schooling system, where to live, and what to bring from home. As well as providing the practical information essential for anyone moving to a foreign land, this book guides you through the picturesque countryside, from vineyards to almond groves. Visit old-fashioned villages where bar owners know their patrons and grocers know their customers. Discover how the work environment ticks and what is important to the Portuguese people. For anyone wanting to truly understand and experience what it is like to live in Portugal, CultureShock! Portugal is a must read.
CultureShock! Laos
Author : Robert Cooper
Publisher : Marshall Cavendish International Asia Pte Ltd
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 43,32 MB
Release : 2008-03-15
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9814398640
Book Description
CultureShock! Laos points you on the right path to appreciating the culture and customs of this land-locked nation. Discover the impact of its five immediate neighbours on the land and see how Laos’ wartime history and the time spent as a French protectorate in the late 19th century have influenced the people’s way of life. This book covers everything—from the difference between the 132 officially recognised ethnic groups to the reverence accorded to Buddhist monks—to provide a shortcut to understanding the Lao. Practical information on settling down, engaging domestic help as well as how to behave in various business scenarios make CultureShock! Laos essential reading for anyone going there for the long haul. Last but not least, kick back and enjoy as we highlight the best of the country’s arts, heritage and cultural offerings and recreational activities.
