Beschreibung

"Roger Axtell is an international Emily Post." - The New Yorker

With hundreds of thousands of readers of his classic books and counting, Roger Axtell's Do's and Taboos series keeps going strong. Advances in technology and communications have brought people around the world together as never before, and international business and leisure travel etiquette expert Roger Axtell's advice is more important than ever. Based on the wisdom Axtell has compiled over a lifetime and including new information on online business and hot new global economies, Essential Do's and Taboos covers the entire spectrum of challenges travelers encounter abroad today. Packed with practical advice, it helps readers steer clear of faux pas, close the deal, and leave a positive impression all over the world. Roger E. Axtell (Janesville, WI) is the author of nine previous books in the bestselling Do's and Taboos series. He travels regularly, giving lectures to business and other audiences.

Inhaltsangabe

Preface. Acknowledgments. Introduction. Chapter 1. Essential Things to Know About Gestures&Body Language. Chapter 2. Essential Things to Know About General Protocol. Chapter 3. Essential Tips For Hosting International Visitors. Chapter 4. Essential Things to Know about Using English Around the World. Chapter 5. Essential Things for Women to Know When Traveling Abroad. Chapter 6. Essential Things to Know about Using the Internet Internationally. Chapter 7. Essential Things to Know When Preparing for Travel Abroad. Chapter 8. Some Essential Things to Know about Eight Popular Destinations. Chapter 9. Essential Things to Know About Taking Your Show. Epilogue. 25 Quick Essentials for Success. Recommended Reading. More Resources. List of State Offices. Index.

Klappentext

"Roger Axtell is an internationalist Emily Post."
--The New Yorker

International business and leisure travel etiquette expert Roger Axtell's bestselling Do's and Taboos books have helped hundreds of thousands of business travelers and tourists avoid the missteps and misunderstandings the world traveler can encounter. In Essential Do's and Taboos, Axtell shares the wisdom he has compiled over a lifetime of international experience.

Whether you need to know the best time of year to set up a business meeting in Germany or why the O. K. sign is not O. K. in Brazil, you'll find practical, fascinating, culture-savvy, up-to-date advice to help you steer clear of faux pas and face the world with confidence. Essential Do's and Taboos features:
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Information on customs, protocol, etiquette, hand gestures, and body language
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Fresh advice regarding Internet business and communication options
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Country-specific chapters on eleven popular locations--from old favorites like England, France, Japan, and Germany to hot tourist destinations and emerging economies like India, China, Russia, and Mexico
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Guidance on hosting international visitors
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Important tips on using English around the world
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Special do's and taboos for women traveling abroad

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