Xenophobe's Guide to the Estonians


Book Description

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.




The Xenophobe's Guide to the Estonians


Book Description

A guide to understanding the Estonians which dispels or confirms preconceived prejudices with humor and insight.




The Xenophobe's Guide to the Danes


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A guide to understanding the Danes that highlights their character and behaviour with warmth and wit.




The Xenophobe's Guide to the Finns


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A guide to understanding the Finns that explores their national characteristics with humour and style.




The Xenophobe's Guide to the Brazilians


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What makes Brazilians BRAZILIAN: A witty guide to the beliefs and behaviour that define the Brazilians.




Xenophobe's Guide to the English


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Highlights the unique character and behavior of the nation. Frank, irreverent, funny--almost guaranteed to cure Xenophobia.




The Xenophobe's Guide to the Aussies


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'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.




Xenophobe's Guide to the Russians


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A guide to understanding the Russians which goes behind the curtain of bearishness to reveal their soft underbelly and highlights the unique character and behavior of the nation. Frank, irreverent, funny--almost guaranteed to cure Xenophobia.




The Xenophobe's Guide to the Austrians


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A guide to understanding the Austrians that delves into the cultural curiosities and peculiar characteristics of this land-locked nation.




Xenophobe's Guide to the Germans


Book Description

Highlights the unique character and behavior of the nation. Frank, irreverent, funny--almost guaranteed to cure Xenophobia.