Do's and Taboos Around the World

by RogerE.Axtell (Editor), RogerE.Axtell (Editor)

• Used

  Paperback
  1990

  $3.25

  This blend of tips, facts and cautionary tales tells travellers how to dress, exchange gifts, deal with unusual food, pronounce names, and interpret body language in 96 countries. The second edition has been revised and updated.

• New

  Paperback
  1993

  $18.12

  The ultimate guide to international behavior.now completely updated and expanded! Doa s and Taboos Around the World 3rd Edition Roger Axtell is an international Emily Post. ----The New Yorker Can help you make friends [and] avoid travel trouble. ----BusinessWeek Helpful.fun to read. ----Steve Birnbaum The first two editions of Doa s and Taboos Around the World helped thousands of high--powered executives and tourists avoid the missteps and misunderstandings that plague the world traveler. This updated and expanded Third Edition provides even more facts, tips, and cautionary tales----gleaned from the experiences of more than five hundred international business travelers----as well as: aeo Information on protocol, customs, and etiquette; hand gestures and body language; tipping; American jargon; and the international communications crisis aeo Up--to--date advice on dealing with the monumental changes in Russia, Germany, Eastern Europe, the Peoplea s Republic of China, and other locales aeo A new chapter on business gift--giving and gift--receiving customs, with country--by--country gift suggestions and precautions aeo A special quick reference guide to customs and mores in 96 countries, including revisions and updates from foreign embassies and consulates