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New edition of a popular compendium of quick notes on customs, arranged by country. Where gift-giving is appropriate, pens are often prescribed; the reason: these tips and tricks are compiled from the experiences of Parker Pen Company employees. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.


Book Description
The ultimate guide to international behavior…now completely updated and expanded! Do’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 Do’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:Information on protocol, customs, and etiquette; hand gestures and body language; tipping; American jargon; and the international communications crisisUp-to-date advice on dealing with the monumental changes in Russia, Germany, Eastern Europe, the People’s Republic of China, and other localesA new chapter on business gift-giving and gift-receiving customs, with country-by-country gift suggestions and precautionsA special quick reference guide to customs and mores in 96 countries, including revisions and updates from foreign embassies and consulates


Book Info
Bestselling guide to international behavior, now completely updated and expanded. Provides even more facts, tips, and cautionary tales-gleaned from the experiences of more than five hundred international business travelers. DLC: Business etiquette.


From the Back Cover
The ultimate guide to international behavior…now completely updated and expanded! Do’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 Do’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:Information on protocol, customs, and etiquette; hand gestures and body language; tipping; American jargon; and the international communications crisisUp-to-date advice on dealing with the monumental changes in Russia, Germany, Eastern Europe, the People’s Republic of China, and other localesA new chapter on business gift-giving and gift-receiving customs, with country-by-country gift suggestions and precautionsA special quick reference guide to customs and mores in 96 countries, including revisions and updates from foreign embassies and consulates

FROM THE PUBLISHER

This comprehensive travel planner/guide makes it faster and easier than ever to plan your trip abroad. It anticipates every question you're likely to have and offers detailed, step-by-step guidance on absolutely everything you need to consider before stepping off your native soil, including planning your itinerary and making travel arrangements, obtaining passports and visas, and booking accommodations; tips, insights, and shortcuts for learning the culture; staying safe and healthy on the road; traveling with kids, senior citizens, or people with special physical needs; packing luggage, renting a car, and exchanging money; and valuable resource names, addresses, and phone numbers (including ones for information). This incomparable guide tells you everything you need to know to guarantee that your trip abroad is economical, safe, enjoyable, and productive.

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