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Book Synopsis CultureShock! Switzerland by : Max Oettli
Download or read book CultureShock! Switzerland written by Max Oettli and published by Marshall Cavendish. This book was released on 2011 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CultureShock! Switzerland is your companion to settling down in the land best-known for watches, chocolates and the Swiss Army knife. Despite its small size, Switzerland has a rich geographical landscape, and holds a unique position in history by virtue of its location and neutral political stand. Discover why there is more than one national language to accommodate the different cultural and ethnic groups, and why the Swiss identify closely with the canton (province) in which they live. From dealing with the authorities on tax and immigration issues to appreciating the food, culture and recreation, this book provides the practical information you will need. Let CultureShock! Switzerland help you get the most out of your stay and make it a fun, fruitful experience.
Book Synopsis Culture Shock! Switzerland by : Shirley Eu-Wong
Download or read book Culture Shock! Switzerland written by Shirley Eu-Wong and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 165 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to customs and etiquette.
Book Synopsis Culture Shock! Switzerland by : Max Oettli
Download or read book Culture Shock! Switzerland written by Max Oettli and published by Graphic Arts Books. This book was released on 2006-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you're conducting business, traveling for pleasure, or even relocating abroad, one mistake with customs or etiquette can leave a bad taste in everyone's mouth. International travelers, now more than ever, are not just individuals from the United States, but ambassadors and impression makers for the country as a whole. Newly updated, redesigned, and resized for maximum shelf appeal for travelers of all ages, Culture Shock! country and city guides make up the most complete reference series for customs and etiquette you can find. These are not just travel guides; they are guides for a way of life.
Book Synopsis CultureShock! Switzerland by : Max Oettli
Download or read book CultureShock! Switzerland written by Max Oettli and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CultureShock! Switzerland is your companion to settling down in the land best-known for watches, chocolates and the Swiss Army knife. Despite its small size, Switzerland has a rich geographical landscape, and holds a unique position in history by virtue of its location and neutral political stand. Discover why there is more than one national language to accommodate the different cultural and ethnic groups, and why the Swiss identify closely with the canton (province) in which they live. From dealing with the authorities on tax and immigration issues to appreciating the food, culture and recreation, this book provides the practical information you will need. Let CultureShock! Switzerland help you get the most out of your stay and make it a fun, fruitful experience.
Download or read book Switzerland written by Max Oettli and published by Cavendish Square Publishing. This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CultureShock! Switzerland is your companion to settling down in the land which is best-known for watches, chocolates and the Swiss Army knife. Insights into the people and their culture and traditions. Advise on adapting into the local environment. Essential information on the coutnry's history, traditions, beliefs, etiquette, cusine and leisure activities. Suggestions on how to get the most out of the travel experience. Linguistic help and hints on how to learn the language and do business. A useful list of foreign words and phrases and a conprehensive resource guide. A glossary books for further reading and a list of interesting websites for additonal reference. Lively and humorous illustrations that capture the essence of the text. CultureShock! Switzerlandis your companion to settling down in the land which is best-known for watches, chocolates and the Swiss Army knife. Despite its small size, it has a rich geographical landscape and holds a unique position in history by virtue of its location and neutral political stand. Discover why there is more than one national language to accommodate the different cultural and ethnic groups and why the close-knit Swiss identify closely with the Canton in which they live. From dealing with the authorities on tax and immigration issues to appreciating the food, culture and recreational opportunities, this book provides the practical information you will need. LetCultureShock! Switzerland help you get the most out of your stay and make it a fruitful and fun experience.
Author :Betty Wei Publisher :Marshall Cavendish International Asia Pte Ltd ISBN 13 :9814435708 Total Pages :322 pages Book Rating :4.8/5 (144 download)
Book Synopsis CultureShock! Hong Kong by : Betty Wei
Download or read book CultureShock! Hong Kong written by Betty Wei and published by Marshall Cavendish International Asia Pte Ltd. This book was released on 2008-09-20 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Despite the modern high-rise buildings, international brand names and many Caucasian faces, Hong Kong still retains much of its Asian character. Learn how fung shui influences the way of life and the importance of the concept of ‘face’, which affects interpersonal relationships and business transactions. Packed with practical tips and a comprehensive resource section, CultureShock! Hong Kong is all you will need to survive and succeed in this highly competitive society.
Download or read book Swiss Watching written by Diccon Bewes and published by Nicholas Brealey. This book was released on 2012-03-09 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New updated edition, new statistics and Epilogue One country, four languages, 26 cantons, and 7.5 million people (but only 80% of them Swiss): there's nowhere else in Europe like it. Switzerland may be almost 400 km from the nearest drop of seawater, but it is an island at the centre of Europe. Welcome to the landlocked island. Swiss Watching is a fascinating journey around Europe s most individual and misunderstood country. From seeking Heidi and finding the best chocolate to reliving a bloody past and exploring an uncertain future, Diccon Bewes proves that there's more to Switzerland than banks and skis, francs and cheese. This book dispels the myths and unravels the true meaning of Swissness. In a land of cultural contradictions, this is a picture of the real and normally unseen Switzerland, a place where the breathtaking scenery shaped a nation not just a tour itinerary, and where tradition is as important as innovation. It's also the story of its people, who have more power than their politicians, but can't speak to one another in the same language and who own more guns per head than the people of Iraq. As for those national clichés, well, not all the cheese has holes, cuckoo clocks aren't Swiss and the trains don't always run exactly on time.
Book Synopsis Swiss Watching, 3rd Edition by : Diccon Bewes
Download or read book Swiss Watching, 3rd Edition written by Diccon Bewes and published by Nicholas Brealey. This book was released on 2018-09-25 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New updated edition, new statistics and Epilogue One country, four languages, 26 cantons, and 7.5 million people (but only 80% of them Swiss): there's nowhere else in Europe like it. Switzerland may be almost 400 km from the nearest drop of seawater, but it is an island at the centre of Europe. Welcome to the landlocked island. Swiss Watching is a fascinating journey around Europe s most individual and misunderstood country. From seeking Heidi and finding the best chocolate to reliving a bloody past and exploring an uncertain future, Diccon Bewes proves that there's more to Switzerland than banks and skis, francs and cheese. This book dispels the myths and unravels the true meaning of Swissness. In a land of cultural contradictions, this is a picture of the real and normally unseen Switzerland, a place where the breathtaking scenery shaped a nation not just a tour itinerary, and where tradition is as important as innovation. It's also the story of its people, who have more power than their politicians, but can't speak to one another in the same language and who own more guns per head than the people of Iraq. As for those national clichés, well, not all the cheese has holes, cuckoo clocks aren't Swiss and the trains don't always run exactly on time.
Book Synopsis Culture Shock!. by : Shirley Eu-Wong
Download or read book Culture Shock!. written by Shirley Eu-Wong and published by Graphic Arts Books. This book was released on 1996 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gives informative tips on the do's and don'ts of custom in Switzerland and provides interesting insights into the social and business attitudes of the Swiss people.
Book Synopsis Culture and Identity in Study Abroad Contexts by : Marie-Claire Patron
Download or read book Culture and Identity in Study Abroad Contexts written by Marie-Claire Patron and published by Peter Lang. This book was released on 2007 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines the effects of a study abroad experience on students' culture and identity and the impact of these effects on their readjustment to their home culture. It explores issues of culture and identity from the perspective of French students studying in Australia. Issues of perceived cultural proximity between France and Australia, a relative lack of prior knowledge of the host country before the period of study and the impact of distance all influence aspects of these students' experiences. Employing long-term and cross-sectional studies focusing on culture shock, reverse culture shock and cultural identity issues, the author investigates the cyclical journey of French academic sojourners and examines the impact of the acculturation and repatriation processes and the language experiences on their perceptions of cultural identity. Once the students had traversed the difficult stages of culture shock and reached the stage of full recovery (adjustment), they no longer wished to go home. What impact has this process had on the returnees who faced the insularity of their home society once they returned home? Is the French community beginning to acknowledge the start of a brain-drain of the educated French overseas? What are the implications for borderless higher education? What value should be placed on pre-departure preparation from participating institutions and the individuals themselves, both on a linguistic and a psychological level? This book poses questions relating to these issues.
Book Synopsis Social Psychology of Culture by : Chi-Yue Chiu
Download or read book Social Psychology of Culture written by Chi-Yue Chiu and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2013-12-16 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the speed of globalization accelerates, world cultures are more closely connected to each other than ever before. But what exactly is culture? It seems to be involved in all psychological processes, but can its psychological consequences be studied scientifically? How can cultural differences be described without reifying culture and reinforcing cultural stereotypes? Culture and mind constitute each other, but how? Why do humans need culture? How did the evolution of the mind enable the development of human culture? How does participation in culture transform the mind, and how does the mind process and apply culture? How may culture become a resource for pursuing valued goals, and how does culture become part of the self? How do culture travelers navigate cultures and negotiate multiple cultural identities? The authors of this volume offer a refreshing theoretical perspective and organize seemingly disparate research evidence into a coherent body of psychological knowledge. With its accessible language and lively narrative, this volume engages its readers in an intellectual journey through the fascinating research literatures in psychology, anthropology, and the cognate disciplines. This book will make an ideal textbook for senior undergraduate and graduate courses on psychology and culture, cultural studies, cognitive anthropology, and intercultural communication.
Book Synopsis Student Mobility and Narrative in Europe by : Elizabeth Murphy-Lejeune
Download or read book Student Mobility and Narrative in Europe written by Elizabeth Murphy-Lejeune and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2003-08-29 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bringing together case studies and theory, this book is the first in-depth qualitative study of student migration within Europe. Drawing on the theory of 'the stranger' as a sociological type, the author suggests that the travelling European students can be seen as a new migratory elite. The book presents the narratives of travelling students, explains their motivations, the effects of movement into a new social and cultural context, the problems of adaptation, and describes the construction of social networks, and the process of adaptation to new cultures.
Book Synopsis Oyibos: Memoirs of Culture Shock by : Gus Udo
Download or read book Oyibos: Memoirs of Culture Shock written by Gus Udo and published by Gus Udo. This book was released on 2011-08-22 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This vivid memoir offers a fascinating glimpse into the modern-day life of a West African emigrant who embarks on an extraordinary half-century journey to England and America. An intelligent, poignant, and ultimately inspiring account of how unforeseen circumstances can change lives dramatically.
Book Synopsis Houston Culture Shock: Quirks, Customs, and Attitudes of H-Town by : William Dylan Powell
Download or read book Houston Culture Shock: Quirks, Customs, and Attitudes of H-Town written by William Dylan Powell and published by Reedy Press LLC. This book was released on 2020-09-15 with total page 293 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is so great about living in the loop in Houston? How come people cheer when the price of oil goes up? And how do you pronounce Kuykendahl? If you’re one of the roughly hundred thousand people that moved to Houston in the last year, you’ve wondered all of these things and more. Houston Culture Shock is your guide to the things that make Houston unique that will help you explore the quirkiness, culture, and eccentricities of this city like no other. Get the answers to more questions like what it means to hunker down or is a taco just a taco? Find insider tips for understanding the lifestyle, weather, natural surroundings, local legends, and more. Whether it’s the rodeo, barbecue, or a swanga, this guide will help newcomers navigate the cityscape, food scene, and all the treasured events of this diverse Texas hub. Local writer Dylan Powell presents this lighthearted and comprehensive snapshot of H-Town personality that will make Houstonians nostalgic and Newstonians feel right at home.
Book Synopsis Culture Shock for Asians in U.S. Academia by : Eunkyong Lee Yook
Download or read book Culture Shock for Asians in U.S. Academia written by Eunkyong Lee Yook and published by Lexington Books. This book was released on 2013-11-26 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Culture Shock for Asians in U.S. Academia: Breaking the Model Minority Myth discusses the unique cultural challenges that Asians face in U.S. academia. The issues facing Asians in academia are worthy of our attention for two major reasons: the numerical significance of Asians in U.S. academia and the fact that their problem has been largely eclipsed due to their visible success and status as model minority. Asian immigrants are often called the “model minority” because of their Confucianist work ethic and emphasis on “ye," or social order, as well as the high value placed on education. Additionally, Asians generally have often been stereotyped as excelling in academics. However, they face serious problems in adjusting to the U.S. academic system. These problems are due to cultural patterns and variables that are largely invisible, yet nonetheless have an undeniable impact on academics. The issues that affect students ranging from kindergarten through graduate school, and that also affect scholars in academic careers beyond the formative process, are reviewed systematically in this book. Analysis of issues is based on intercultural communication theories and suggestions for overcoming these challenges are suggested. Becoming aware of and addressing the roadblocks for Asians is important not only for Asian students and scholars, but also for educators, education administrators, and institutions. Additionally, helping Asians to overcome the challenges in academia not only helps academia to become a more inclusive place where all students can learn and all scholars can work in academia successfully, it also benefits society by producing a more literate, educated, and qualified workforce overall. By promoting understanding of this important topic in a systematic and theoretic fashion, valuable resources can be realized to their full potential.
Book Synopsis Local Economic and Employment Development (LEED) Culture and the Creative Economy in Colombia Leveraging the Orange Economy by : OECD
Download or read book Local Economic and Employment Development (LEED) Culture and the Creative Economy in Colombia Leveraging the Orange Economy written by OECD and published by OECD Publishing. This book was released on 2022-07-21 with total page 157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 2017, Colombia launched a novel public policy to stimulate the creative economy, building on the success of previous policy initiatives to support the cultural and creative sectors. The Orange Economy policy is unique for its transversal approach to supporting the creative economy and mainstreaming culture across diverse policy portfolios, beyond cultural policy.
Book Synopsis Living Abroad - Bingo or Disaster by : Hermann Lischer
Download or read book Living Abroad - Bingo or Disaster written by Hermann Lischer and published by Author House. This book was released on 2006-03-30 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We ventured abroad in 1984, and I managed companies as the country CEO in Indonesia, Malaysia, Greece, India, and the Philippines. Margrit, my wife, shared with me the years abroad, and both of us returned to our country of origin, Switzerland, in 2003. I moved again to Indonesia in 2004, where we started our international assignments, and Margrit decided to stay in Switzerland. I am pleased to share the experience of our expatriate life, which is divided into three parts: Profile of the Ideal Expatriate and the Sharing of Our Experience Abroad Part I Ten Commandments for Becoming a Best-selling Expatriate Part II Contract for an Expatriate Assignment Part III Feel free to flip from topic to topic guided by your prime interest, although the best understanding of the ten commandments is achieved by first reading Part I. Part III serves as a point of reference in the design and negotiation of contracts.
