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Title: Argentina: Culture Smart!: The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture
Author: HAMWEE ROBERT/GODWARD MARY
Format: PAPERBACK
Publication date: 05/01/2024
Imprint: KUPERARD
Price: $25.00
Publishing status: Active
The second-largest country in South America, Argentina has been through great changes in recent years. Its journey from dictatorship to democracy has left many scars, but these are largely eclipsed by the pride and resilience of the Argentinian people, who have developed a style, a language, and a joie de vivre that are all their own. Embracing much more than gaucho, tango, and soccer, Argentina is very unlike its neighbors. And, due to the unique way in which it evolved, is quite different from the expectations many visitors have of a stereotypical Latin American destination. This new, updated edition of Culture Smart! Argentina looks at the attitudes and values of the people and how they’ve adapted to the challenges and events of the last decade. It introduces you to their customs, traditions, fiestas, lifestyle, and cuisine, and provides you with the essential tools to make the most of your time here.
‘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
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;\”…as useful as they are entertaining,\” – Easy Jet Magazine\”
Contents: Key History – Politics – Economic Life – Values – Attitudes – Religion – Traditions – Taboos – Festivals & Holidays – Friendships & Family – Women in Society – Humour – Hospitality & Home life – Cultural Life – Cuisine & Dining Out – Socializing – Dos and Don’ts – Business Etiquette – Punctuality & Time Keeping – Meetings & Presentations – Negotiating – Bureaucracy – Communication & Language – Tips
Author Biography: Mary Godward is an Argentina-based cultural relations specialist. Having served as Country Director for the British Council in Argentina, she has designed, directed, and delivered a range of projects and partnerships in the field of education, science, arts, and language. Robert Hamwee is a training and management consultant who was born and brought up in Argentina before moving to the UK at the age of twenty-three. He has a degree in music and business management and speaks six languages. He is the founder and director of Aliquot Consulting Group, which specializes in international and cross-cultural training and business issue
Series: Culture Smart!
ISBN: 9781787023369
Dimension: 171mm X 107mm
Edition: 02