Culture Smart! provides essential information on attitudes beliefs and behavior in different countries ensuring that you arrive at your destination aware of basic manners common courtesies and sensitive issues. These concise guides tell you what to expect how to behave and how to establish a rapport with your hosts. This inside knowledge will enable you to steer clear of embarrassing gaffes and mistakes feel confident in unfamiliar situations and develop trust friendships and successful business relationships. Culture Smart! offers illuminating insights into the culture and society of a particular country. It will help you to turn your visit-whether on business or for pleasure-into a memorable and enriching experience. Contents include: * customs values and traditions * historical religious and political background * life at home * leisure social and cultural life * eating and drinking * do s don ts and taboos * business practices * communication spoken and unspoken