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Cultureshock! a survival guide to customs and etiquette / Esther Wanning.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: Singapore : Marshall Cavendish International (Asia), 2008Description: ix, 300, [16] p. of plates : ill. (partly col.), maps 21 cmISBN:
  • 9780761455035 (pbk.)
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • E 169.Z83 .W188 2008
Contents:
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.
Summary: 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.
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Reference Reference Aklatang Emilio Aguinaldo-Information Resource Center Reference E 169.Z83 .W188 2008 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Not for loan 3AEA0000314807

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.

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