Culture Smart! The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture #: Sweden (2nd Edition)

The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture

Culture Smart! The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture #: Sweden (2nd Edition)
Neil Shipley
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Paperback
h171 x 108mm - 200pg
28 Jul 2021 UK
International import eta 10-19 days
9781787022881
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Don' t just see the sights? get to know the people. Sweden is a strikingly beautiful country with virtually no poverty and a profound reverence for the environment. Swedes retain a deep respect for their own cultural legacy, and a good background knowledge of the beliefs and values that make up the Swedish way of life will prove invaluable for anyone hoping to do more than just scratch the surface. Culture Smart! Sweden offers insights into the lives and personalities of the Swedes today, along with tips on socializing, communication, and how to make the most of your time there. Have a richer and more meaningful experience abroad through a better understanding of the local culture. Chapters on history, values, attitudes, and traditions will help you to better understand your hosts, while tips on etiquette and communicating will help you to navigate unfamiliar situations and avoid faux pas.

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". . . as useful as they are entertaining. "--Easy Jet Magazine ". . . full of fascinating, as well as common sense, tips to help you avoid embarrassing faux pas. " --Observer ". . . the perfect introduction to the weird, wonderful and downright odd quirks and customs of various countries. " --Global Travel "Culture Smart! has come to the rescue of hapless travellers. "--Sunday Times Travel ". . . offer glimpses into the psyche of a faraway world. "--New York Times
Neil Shipley is an intercultural trainer. Born in England, he has a B. A. in Literature from the University of Essex, Colchester, and an M. A. in Intercultural Competence from Donau University in Austria. In 1994 he headed to Sweden, intending to live there for a year before moving on. Seduced by the beauty of the countryside, the coolness of the cities, and the values of the Swedish people, he stayed. Today Neil is firmly rooted in Swedish society and is a leading expert on Swedish culture. He has lectured in more than fifty countries and has worked with many Swedish international organizations as well as the Swedish government, lecturing and providing seminars on Swedish culture and society. Since 2013 he has been writing a popular blog called "Watching the Swedes," where he shares his perspectives on Swedish life.
Status: No local stock, title imported to order
ISBN-13: 9781787022881
Published: 28 Jul 2021
Published In: United Kingdom
Imprint: Kuperard
Publisher: Kuperard
Format: Paperback
Height: 171mm
Width: 108mm
Pages: 200

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