Culture Smart guides help travellers have a more meaningful and successful time abroad through a better understanding of the local culture. Chapters on values, attitudes, customs, and daily life will help you make the most of your visit, while tips on etiq
Culture Smart guides help travellers have a more meaningful and successful time abroad through a better understanding of the local culture. Chapters on values, attitudes, customs, and daily life will help you make the most of your visit, while tips on etiquette and communication will help you navigate unfamiliar situations and avoid faux pas.About the AuthorAndrew Loryman, after graduating with an M.A.Ed. from Brunel University, London, lived and taught in Zambia for twenty years, working in mission, government, private and mine schools in Western, Central, and Lusaka Provinces. Formerly the national coach for the Zambia men s volleyball team, and for many years chairman of the schools volleyball association, he has spent time in every province in the country. During his years in Zambia, as well as teaching, he wrote articles for the Zambia Daily Mail using the name Sitali Mulenga, and with his wife, who is Zambian, ran a chain of hair salons and a tailoring business, and kept 2,000 chickens and ducks on a smallholding.ReviewsCulture Smart! has come to the rescue of hapless travellers…’ Sunday Times Travel, ‘ the perfect introduction to the weird, wonderful and downright odd quirks and customs of various countries.’ Global Travel, ‘ full of fascinating, as well as common sense, tips to help you avoid embarrassing faux pas.’ Observer, ‘ as useful as they are entertaining.’ Easy Jet Magazine, ‘ offer glimpses into the psyche of a faraway world.’ New York TimesBook InformationISBN 9781857338775Author Andrew LorymanFormat PaperbackPage Count 168Imprint KuperardPublisher KuperardDimensions(mm) 169mm * 110mm * 13mm
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