Cultureshock! a survival guide to customs and etiquette /
Wanning, Esther.
Cultureshock! a survival guide to customs and etiquette / Esther Wanning. - Singapore : Marshall Cavendish International (Asia), 2008 - ix, 300, [16] p. of plates : ill. (partly col.), maps 21 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 293-296) and index.
First impressions -- Overview of land and history -- People -- Socializing with locals -- Settling in -- Food and entertaining -- Enjoying the culture -- Learning the language -- Doing business in America -- USA at a glance.
Attempts to explain the reasons why Americans act in distinct way as seen by other people. Contains information on political and social division of America and relates how ethnic societies coexist in harmony. Discusses each state characteristics, stresses on the core values of independence, freedom, and equality. Provides suggestions on tips for everyday living - from interacting with locals, getting medical insurance to language, food, entertainment, and doing business. Intended for people who wants to live and work in U.S.A.
9780761455035 (pbk.)
Culture shock--United States.
Etiquette--United States.
E 169.Z83 / .W188 2008
Cultureshock! a survival guide to customs and etiquette / Esther Wanning. - Singapore : Marshall Cavendish International (Asia), 2008 - ix, 300, [16] p. of plates : ill. (partly col.), maps 21 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 293-296) and index.
First impressions -- Overview of land and history -- People -- Socializing with locals -- Settling in -- Food and entertaining -- Enjoying the culture -- Learning the language -- Doing business in America -- USA at a glance.
Attempts to explain the reasons why Americans act in distinct way as seen by other people. Contains information on political and social division of America and relates how ethnic societies coexist in harmony. Discusses each state characteristics, stresses on the core values of independence, freedom, and equality. Provides suggestions on tips for everyday living - from interacting with locals, getting medical insurance to language, food, entertainment, and doing business. Intended for people who wants to live and work in U.S.A.
9780761455035 (pbk.)
Culture shock--United States.
Etiquette--United States.
E 169.Z83 / .W188 2008
