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A guide to understanding the Canadians which shows the quirks of personality that set them apart from their neighbours to the south in the United States of America.
Author : Vaughn Roste
Publisher : Oval Projects
Page : 73 pages
File Size : 33,94 MB
Release : 2009-09-25
Category : Humor
ISBN : 1908120150
A guide to understanding the Canadians which shows the quirks of personality that set them apart from their neighbours to the south in the United States of America.
Author : Helen Dyrbye
Publisher : Oval Projects
Page : 89 pages
File Size : 15,97 MB
Release : 2008-10-09
Category : Humor
ISBN : 190812024X
A guide to understanding the Danes that highlights their character and behaviour with warmth and wit.
Author : Ken Hunt
Publisher : Oval Projects Ltd
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,14 MB
Release : 2006-04
Category : Østrig
ISBN : 9781903096864
'Aussies do say "G'day". At all levels of friendship, all levels of formality and all levels of family familiarity. The first word between two lovers in the morning is "G'day". The other main greeting would have to be "G'day mate". The reason why this brief greeting has such universal acceptance is simple: it's the flies. The longer your mouth is open the more flies that can crawl in.' Xenophobia is an irrational fear of foreigners, probably justified, always understandable. Xenophobe's Guides - an irreverent look at the beliefs and foibles of nations, almost guaranteed to cure Xenophobia. Xenophobe's Motto – Forewarned is forearmed.
Author : Alexandra Fiada
Publisher : Xenophobe's Guides
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 36,10 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Greece
ISBN : 9781906042349
A guide to understanding the Greeks which takes an insightful, irreverent look at their character and attitudes"Xenophobia: an irrational fear of foreigners, probably justified, always understandable." "Xenophobe's Guides: an irreverent look at the beliefs and foibles of nations, almost guaranteed to cure Xenophobia." Individuality is the chief feature that characterizes the Greeks, which precludes any attempt to box and label them as a people. After that comes their temperament which flourishes uninhibited throughout their waking hours. This is probably why the ancient sages saw fit to carve their maxims "Nothing in excess" and "Know thyself" on the portals of the Delphic Oracle in an attempt to persuade their fellow Greeks to curb their emotionsthey were not heeded then any more than they are now."
Author : Hilary Bird
Publisher : Oval Projects Ltd
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 28,1 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Estonia
ISBN : 9781906042301
The roots of "Ootame, vaatame" "Let's wait and see," are embedded in the deepest chasm of the Estonian psyche because, for a very long time, the people had little choice to do anything else. This philosophy is a close relation to the Spanish mañana ("tomorrow"). The difference is that the languid Spanish are just deferring something. The pragmatic Estonians are not. They are waiting and seeing. A guide to understanding the Estonians which dispels or confirms preconceived prejudices with humor and insight.
Author : Martin Solly
Publisher : Oval Projects
Page : 79 pages
File Size : 30,28 MB
Release : 2008-07-25
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1908120606
A guide to understanding the Italians which reveals their cultural curiosities and defining characteristics.
Author : Antony Miall
Publisher : Xenophobe's Guide
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 12,24 MB
Release : 2008-04
Category : England
ISBN : 9781906042295
Highlights the unique character and behavior of the nation. Frank, irreverent, funny--almost guaranteed to cure Xenophobia.
Author : Christine Cole Catley
Publisher : Xenophobe's Guide
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 14,13 MB
Release : 2008-06
Category : National characteristics, New Zealand
ISBN : 9781906042417
Straight laced and straight faced A good Kiwi bloke plays things down and does not stand on ceremony. The rugby player who scores a try is no longer expected to look as if he is bravely accepting a death sentence but, other than in sport, emotion is not something to be shown in public, and not much in private either. A blokess is allowed more latitude. She is even expected by men to "carry on a bit." Optimists one and all Whether or not there is a need to worry about something, the obliging Kiwis tell one another that it will be "good as gold," "right as rain," and "no prob" (short for problem), usually qualified by one of those great reassurers in any situation, "She'll be right," or "Piece of cake." Good citizenship To Kiwis, politeness is synonymous with warmth and generosity of spirit. Thus North Islanders, when complimented by visitors on their scenery, will ask anxiously, "But have you seen the South Island yet?" They do not want to be seen as hogging the best bits for themselves. Even handed Kiwis love receiving praise about their country. However, since self-deprecation is wired deeply into the national psyche, praise is looked upon suspiciously. Kiwis fear they are being buttered up, or somebody is having them on. Both praise and criticism are reported by the media, and are hotly debated.
Author : Dan Elloway
Publisher : Xenophobe's Guides
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,94 MB
Release : 2015
Category : Norwegian wit and humor
ISBN : 9781906042431
The Norwegian man-hug is more a show of strength than a greeting and is usually a painful experience for the smaller of the two. There is nothing more important to Norwegians than enjoying the great outdoors. Happily, they have a lot of outdoors to enjoy. Foreigners brought up with the belief that relaxing involves lounging on the sofa may find leisure time in Norway challenging. What makes the Norwegians Norwegian? A witty guide to the views and values that shows why their way is the Norway.What makes the Norwegians NORWEGIAN: A witty guide to the views and values that shows why their way is the Norway - See more at: http: //www.xenophobes.com/the-Norwegians/#sthash.KgRMuHkt.dpuf
Author : Paulo Barauna
Publisher : Oval Projects Ltd
Page : 59 pages
File Size : 38,39 MB
Release : 2018-07-26
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1908120983
What makes Brazilians BRAZILIAN: A witty guide to the beliefs and behaviour that define the Brazilians.