A fascinating read about the etiquette and culture of Japan, 25 Feb 2007
This book is a short, yet thoroughly fascinating look at the etiquette and cultural conventions of Japan. It is invaluable if you intend to visit Japan and don't wish to commit a social faux pas, but is also interesting to read in it's own right.

A fascinating read about the etiquette and culture of Japan, 25 Feb 2007
This book is a short, yet thoroughly fascinating look at the etiquette and cultural conventions of Japan. It is invaluable if you intend to visit Japan and don't wish to commit a social faux pas, but is also interesting to read in it's own right.



Useful if you need a book to replace common sense, 18 May 2008
Although there were a couple of useful things to know in this book there were really no massive revelations. In my experience as long as you are a normal, decent respectful person with an ounce of common sense you will get by fine. I made a couple of social faux pas in my time in India but because I was polite people either quietly pointed them out - trying not to embarrass me - or found it all rather amusing.
In a way I found with this book that it could make people rather paranoid about trying to remember all these minor conventions and social etiquettes. Be nice, be polite and observe what others do - that's it.

0-100 in a day, 17 Feb 2008
This is a very good little book for people who dont know much about India but want to learn more probably because of visiting India or working with Indians. It explains all that is required very concisely and quite well. Ofcourse as you may expect there are lots of finer details missing but it still deserves a good rating for its content.

One of my colleague who didnt know much about India or Indians went through the entire book (170 pages) in a 8 hour flight and by the end of his journey knew exactly what India is and how Indians behave.

One point to note is that some of the statistics are not up to date and you may want to refer to CIA factbook for more updated details.


Buy Buy Buy, 18 Nov 2003
I was searching through the website looking for guides to India for my travels, then a came accross this little gem. It is a must for anyone wanting to enhance their travels of India, it improved my trip 100% and made me feel so much safer and gave me such a greater understanding of the country and people. I love it.

A fascinating read about the etiquette and culture of Japan, 25 Feb 2007
This book is a short, yet thoroughly fascinating look at the etiquette and cultural conventions of Japan. It is invaluable if you intend to visit Japan and don't wish to commit a social faux pas, but is also interesting to read in it's own right.



Useful if you need a book to replace common sense, 18 May 2008
Although there were a couple of useful things to know in this book there were really no massive revelations. In my experience as long as you are a normal, decent respectful person with an ounce of common sense you will get by fine. I made a couple of social faux pas in my time in India but because I was polite people either quietly pointed them out - trying not to embarrass me - or found it all rather amusing.
In a way I found with this book that it could make people rather paranoid about trying to remember all these minor conventions and social etiquettes. Be nice, be polite and observe what others do - that's it.

0-100 in a day, 17 Feb 2008
This is a very good little book for people who dont know much about India but want to learn more probably because of visiting India or working with Indians. It explains all that is required very concisely and quite well. Ofcourse as you may expect there are lots of finer details missing but it still deserves a good rating for its content.

One of my colleague who didnt know much about India or Indians went through the entire book (170 pages) in a 8 hour flight and by the end of his journey knew exactly what India is and how Indians behave.

One point to note is that some of the statistics are not up to date and you may want to refer to CIA factbook for more updated details.


Buy Buy Buy, 18 Nov 2003
I was searching through the website looking for guides to India for my travels, then a came accross this little gem. It is a must for anyone wanting to enhance their travels of India, it improved my trip 100% and made me feel so much safer and gave me such a greater understanding of the country and people. I love it.

Finnish ways in a nutshell, 12 Dec 2006
This is a great little book full of useful tips on how to approach the Finns and their way of life. I have `Finnish` friends and this book helped me not to embrasses myself. It covers the Finns at home in the workplace and if you are invited to a Finn house. A good read.

A fascinating read about the etiquette and culture of Japan, 25 Feb 2007
This book is a short, yet thoroughly fascinating look at the etiquette and cultural conventions of Japan. It is invaluable if you intend to visit Japan and don't wish to commit a social faux pas, but is also interesting to read in it's own right.



Useful if you need a book to replace common sense, 18 May 2008
Although there were a couple of useful things to know in this book there were really no massive revelations. In my experience as long as you are a normal, decent respectful person with an ounce of common sense you will get by fine. I made a couple of social faux pas in my time in India but because I was polite people either quietly pointed them out - trying not to embarrass me - or found it all rather amusing.
In a way I found with this book that it could make people rather paranoid about trying to remember all these minor conventions and social etiquettes. Be nice, be polite and observe what others do - that's it.

0-100 in a day, 17 Feb 2008
This is a very good little book for people who dont know much about India but want to learn more probably because of visiting India or working with Indians. It explains all that is required very concisely and quite well. Ofcourse as you may expect there are lots of finer details missing but it still deserves a good rating for its content.

One of my colleague who didnt know much about India or Indians went through the entire book (170 pages) in a 8 hour flight and by the end of his journey knew exactly what India is and how Indians behave.

One point to note is that some of the statistics are not up to date and you may want to refer to CIA factbook for more updated details.


Buy Buy Buy, 18 Nov 2003
I was searching through the website looking for guides to India for my travels, then a came accross this little gem. It is a must for anyone wanting to enhance their travels of India, it improved my trip 100% and made me feel so much safer and gave me such a greater understanding of the country and people. I love it.

Finnish ways in a nutshell, 12 Dec 2006
This is a great little book full of useful tips on how to approach the Finns and their way of life. I have `Finnish` friends and this book helped me not to embrasses myself. It covers the Finns at home in the workplace and if you are invited to a Finn house. A good read.

Indispensible and so interesting, 27 Aug 2003
This book has put so much more depth into my knowledge of Germany, It enabled me to understand the ins and outs of the German culture and way people live, and really improved my month long travels of Germany. Even if you are not going to Germany, buy this book, it is such an interesting read. I'll be going out to buy all the others in the series just to bring me closer to other countries.

A fascinating read about the etiquette and culture of Japan, 25 Feb 2007
This book is a short, yet thoroughly fascinating look at the etiquette and cultural conventions of Japan. It is invaluable if you intend to visit Japan and don't wish to commit a social faux pas, but is also interesting to read in it's own right.



Useful if you need a book to replace common sense, 18 May 2008
Although there were a couple of useful things to know in this book there were really no massive revelations. In my experience as long as you are a normal, decent respectful person with an ounce of common sense you will get by fine. I made a couple of social faux pas in my time in India but because I was polite people either quietly pointed them out - trying not to embarrass me - or found it all rather amusing.
In a way I found with this book that it could make people rather paranoid about trying to remember all these minor conventions and social etiquettes. Be nice, be polite and observe what others do - that's it.

0-100 in a day, 17 Feb 2008
This is a very good little book for people who dont know much about India but want to learn more probably because of visiting India or working with Indians. It explains all that is required very concisely and quite well. Ofcourse as you may expect there are lots of finer details missing but it still deserves a good rating for its content.

One of my colleague who didnt know much about India or Indians went through the entire book (170 pages) in a 8 hour flight and by the end of his journey knew exactly what India is and how Indians behave.

One point to note is that some of the statistics are not up to date and you may want to refer to CIA factbook for more updated details.


Buy Buy Buy, 18 Nov 2003
I was searching through the website looking for guides to India for my travels, then a came accross this little gem. It is a must for anyone wanting to enhance their travels of India, it improved my trip 100% and made me feel so much safer and gave me such a greater understanding of the country and people. I love it.

Finnish ways in a nutshell, 12 Dec 2006
This is a great little book full of useful tips on how to approach the Finns and their way of life. I have `Finnish` friends and this book helped me not to embrasses myself. It covers the Finns at home in the workplace and if you are invited to a Finn house. A good read.

Indispensible and so interesting, 27 Aug 2003
This book has put so much more depth into my knowledge of Germany, It enabled me to understand the ins and outs of the German culture and way people live, and really improved my month long travels of Germany. Even if you are not going to Germany, buy this book, it is such an interesting read. I'll be going out to buy all the others in the series just to bring me closer to other countries.

Puts a new light down under, 04 Dec 2003
Absolutely brilliant book, so interesting and also a really important guide for my year long trip to Australia. Tells you so much about the ins and outs, people, history and some really vital tips. A great guide to go alongside other more map and pub orientated books!

A fascinating read about the etiquette and culture of Japan, 25 Feb 2007
This book is a short, yet thoroughly fascinating look at the etiquette and cultural conventions of Japan. It is invaluable if you intend to visit Japan and don't wish to commit a social faux pas, but is also interesting to read in it's own right.



Useful if you need a book to replace common sense, 18 May 2008
Although there were a couple of useful things to know in this book there were really no massive revelations. In my experience as long as you are a normal, decent respectful person with an ounce of common sense you will get by fine. I made a couple of social faux pas in my time in India but because I was polite people either quietly pointed them out - trying not to embarrass me - or found it all rather amusing.
In a way I found with this book that it could make people rather paranoid about trying to remember all these minor conventions and social etiquettes. Be nice, be polite and observe what others do - that's it.

0-100 in a day, 17 Feb 2008
This is a very good little book for people who dont know much about India but want to learn more probably because of visiting India or working with Indians. It explains all that is required very concisely and quite well. Ofcourse as you may expect there are lots of finer details missing but it still deserves a good rating for its content.

One of my colleague who didnt know much about India or Indians went through the entire book (170 pages) in a 8 hour flight and by the end of his journey knew exactly what India is and how Indians behave.

One point to note is that some of the statistics are not up to date and you may want to refer to CIA factbook for more updated details.


Buy Buy Buy, 18 Nov 2003
I was searching through the website looking for guides to India for my travels, then a came accross this little gem. It is a must for anyone wanting to enhance their travels of India, it improved my trip 100% and made me feel so much safer and gave me such a greater understanding of the country and people. I love it.

Finnish ways in a nutshell, 12 Dec 2006
This is a great little book full of useful tips on how to approach the Finns and their way of life. I have `Finnish` friends and this book helped me not to embrasses myself. It covers the Finns at home in the workplace and if you are invited to a Finn house. A good read.

Indispensible and so interesting, 27 Aug 2003
This book has put so much more depth into my knowledge of Germany, It enabled me to understand the ins and outs of the German culture and way people live, and really improved my month long travels of Germany. Even if you are not going to Germany, buy this book, it is such an interesting read. I'll be going out to buy all the others in the series just to bring me closer to other countries.

Puts a new light down under, 04 Dec 2003
Absolutely brilliant book, so interesting and also a really important guide for my year long trip to Australia. Tells you so much about the ins and outs, people, history and some really vital tips. A great guide to go alongside other more map and pub orientated books!

The Best short book on Polish culture, 14 Jul 2005
Culture Smart seems to have turned up a minor classic with this fascinating and informative treatise on Polish culture. Greg Allen provides us with all the information we need for a really successful sojourn to the country of Walesa, Zubrowka, Bigos, Kwasniewski, Chopin and Boniek. The real delight in this book, however, is the author's subtle wit and crystelline writing style - it is a joy! I wish all books on intercultural communication could incorporate the verve, the enthusiasm, the obvious love of the subject that Allen clearly has for his beloved Poland. Buy this book if you have any possibility of contact with Poles in your daily life (highly likely in contemporary Britain).