Don’t just see the sights—get to know the people.
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 and friendship with your hosts.
Have a richer and more meaningful experience 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.
Quintin Winks is a Canadian who's long indulged his passion for travel and adventure. He's easiest to find skiing steep Rocky Mountain powder, dropping down the faces of tropical waves on his surfboard or exploring remote parts of the world on a mountain bike. He is an avid photographer and is the author of Culture Smart! Tanzania. He graduated in 2002 from Langara College with a diploma in journalism.