Short description
Helps you to understand local manners, customs and laws in New Zealand. This book tells you about daily living, historical perspectives, taboos, business etiquette, eating and drinking and much more.
Long description
Don't pack anxiety in your suitcase! By reading Culture Smart! New Zealand before you go, will ease your travel, help you to make friends and avoid confusion. Culture Smart! New Zealand will help you to understand local manners, customs and laws. Culture Smart! New Zealand goes the extra mile to help you brush up on your cultural small talk and will make you confident in leaving your comfort zone far behind. Walk hand in hand with a Culture Smart! guide and avoid misunderstandings that could cost you valuable time, money and enjoyment...With Culture Smart! New Zealand you will learn about daily living, historical perspectives, taboos, business etiquette, eating and drinking and much more, allowing you to experience the country like a native. Be responsible, be Culture Smart!
Review
Culture 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 Times.
Table of contents
- Brief History
- Politics
- Economic Life
- Traditions
- Friendships & Family
- Relationships
- Bureaucracy
- Religion
- Humour
- Local Holidays
- Taboos
- Invitations
- Gifts
- Dress
- Business etiquette
- Punctuality & Appointments
- Team working
- Communication
- Negotiating
- Women in Society
- Tips
- Eating Out
- Traditional Food
- Dos and Don't
- Making Friends.