From Library Journal
"When in Rome, do as the Romans do," or for that matter, when in Turkmenistan do as the Turkmenistans do. The premise of this new series of books by the managing director of Berlitz International is to familiarize the traveler with the various customs of the countries of the world. The books are a fountain of information on dining, business, public behavior, communication, and more. Some important facts to remember: Do not smile in public in Romania or the locals will think you odd. When in Thailand, do not gesture much with your hands or you may find yourself the source of laughter. And be careful in Bulgaria to say quite clearly yes or no because to shake your head from side to side means yes. Those planning a lengthy stay in a foreign country should familiarize themselves with the information in these books. A useful addition to the travel guide genre in all public and academic libraries.DSandra Knowles, Henderson Cty. P.L., NC Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.


Book Description
Everything You Need to Know for Business and Travel Success The Global Etiquette Guide to Asia Country to country protocols and customs International business musts and faux pas Dining, hosting, gift giving, and more Cross-cultural exploration The Global Etiquette Series Did you know: In Indonesia, you should always present your business card with both hands? You might offend your Japanese hosts by refilling your own teacupat dinner–or forgetting to refill theirs? In todays high-stakes, highly charged international business world, you simply cant afford a misunderstood gesture, an ill-placed word, or a misinformed judgment. The Global Etiquette Guide to Asia shows both business and leisure travelers how to understand, appreciate, and manage–as well as maximize the benefits of–the myriad cultural differences that can exist between you and your Asian business hosts. This fact-filled cultural guidebook provides detailed advice on: • Dining • Drinking • Speaking • Eye contact • Hailing a taxi • Dress • Negotiating • Gift giving • Conducting a meeting • Tipping • Holidays • Dealing with authorities Just as customs vary greatly between Asia and the West, so do they vary among the diverse nations of Asia. What is proper and expected in Malaysia, for example, may be a deal-breaker in India. The Global Etiquette Guide to Asia will familiarize you with the customs, habits, tastes, and mores of every key Asian nation–over forty in all–and help you guarantee the mutual respect and acceptance that are vital for keeping every international business relationship agreeable, effective, and successful. Wileys Global Etiquette Series provides the practical information you need to travel and conduct business in foreign countries and cultures. Each easy-to-navigate reference book is filled with helpful hints, dos and donts, and other rules of the road for travelers of all types.


Book Info
Shows business and leisure travelers how to understand, appreciate, and manage, as well as maximize the benefits of the myriad cultural differences that can exist between you and your Asian business hosts. Softcover. DLC: Etiquette--Cross-cultural studies.


From the Back Cover
Everything You Need to Know for Business and Travel Success The Global Etiquette Guide to Asia Country to country protocols and customs International business musts and faux pas Dining, hosting, gift giving, and more Cross-cultural exploration The Global Etiquette Series Did you know: In Indonesia, you should always present your business card with both hands? You might offend your Japanese hosts by refilling your own teacupat dinner–or forgetting to refill theirs? In todays high-stakes, highly charged international business world, you simply cant afford a misunderstood gesture, an ill-placed word, or a misinformed judgment. The Global Etiquette Guide to Asia shows both business and leisure travelers how to understand, appreciate, and manage–as well as maximize the benefits of–the myriad cultural differences that can exist between you and your Asian business hosts. This fact-filled cultural guidebook provides detailed advice on: • Dining • Drinking • Speaking • Eye contact • Hailing a taxi • Dress • Negotiating • Gift giving • Conducting a meeting • Tipping • Holidays • Dealing with authorities Just as customs vary greatly between Asia and the West, so do they vary among the diverse nations of Asia. What is proper and expected in Malaysia, for example, may be a deal-breaker in India. The Global Etiquette Guide to Asia will familiarize you with the customs, habits, tastes, and mores of every key Asian nation–over forty in all–and help you guarantee the mutual respect and acceptance that are vital for keeping every international business relationship agreeable, effective, and successful. Wileys Global Etiquette Series provides the practical information you need to travel and conduct business in foreign countries and cultures. Each easy-to-navigate reference book is filled with helpful hints, dos and donts, and other rules of the road for travelers of all types.


About the Author
Dean Foster, former director of Berlitz International, Cross-Cultural Division Worldwide, is currently Senior Vice President of Global Intercultural Services, Windham International, in New York City. One of the world’s leading cross-cultural experts, he has consulted with most major Fortune 500 companies, is a frequent presenter at international professional conferences, and is featured often on radio and television.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Traveling in a foreign country is always much more rewarding when you have a working familiarity with its customs, habits, tastes, and mores. This is especially true for business travelers for whom a simple point of etiquette can make or break a deal. Written by one of the world's leading cross-cultural experts, the books in the exciting new Global Etiquette series arm travelers with all that and more. More practical than competing guides, these fact-filled references offer detailed, essential advice on communication, negotiating styles, gift giving, dining, being a host or a guest, dealing with authorities, and many other topics. Each volume covers all of the major countries of a region and is organized in a country-by-country fashion.

Despite the emergence of the global marketplace and global Americanization, there is much about Asian cultures that an unprepared Westerner can find baffling, frustrating, or even dangerous. In this indispensable guide, internationally recognized cross-cultural expert Dean Foster fills business and leisure travelers in on what they really need to know about the habits, customs, and protocols found in all of the major countries of the Pacific Rim, Central Asia, Eurasia, Southwest Asia, and the Asian Arab world.

FROM THE CRITICS

Library Journal

"When in Rome, do as the Romans do," or for that matter, when in Turkmenistan do as the Turkmenistans do. The premise of this new series of books by the managing director of Berlitz International is to familiarize the traveler with the various customs of the countries of the world. The books are a fountain of information on dining, business, public behavior, communication, and more. Some important facts to remember: Do not smile in public in Romania or the locals will think you odd. When in Thailand, do not gesture much with your hands or you may find yourself the source of laughter. And be careful in Bulgaria to say quite clearly yes or no because to shake your head from side to side means yes. Those planning a lengthy stay in a foreign country should familiarize themselves with the information in these books. A useful addition to the travel guide genre in all public and academic libraries.--Sandra Knowles, Henderson Cty. P.L., NC Copyright 2000 Cahners Business Information.\

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