New Zealand Culture Smart The Essential Guide To Customs Culture

Author : Lyn McNamee
Publisher : Kuperard
ISBN 13 : 1787023095
Total Pages : 170 pages
Book Rating : 4.93/5 ( download)

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Download or read book New Zealand - Culture Smart! written by Lyn McNamee and published by Kuperard. This book was released on 2022-04-14 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Don't just see the sights—get to know the people. New Zealand, or Aotearoa (the "Land of the Long, White Cloud") as it is known by the Maori population, is a land of myth and reality, contrast and contradiction, rolling hills and glacial mountains, native bush and gentle farmland. Its people are friendly and welcoming and will often go the extra mile to help you without expecting anything in return. Maori heritage and culture are an integral part of Aotearoa today, and wherever you go, its influence is palpable. As a nation of immigrants, New Zealanders are used to newcomers, yet those who take the time to learn about the country's traditions and the values that people hold dear will be rewarded with a more meaningful and enriching experience of this beautiful land. Culture smart! New Zealand helps you get to the heart of this diverse and multicultural nation. It examines the impact of history, religion, and politics, while tips and vital insights into Kiwi attitudes, customs, and social life will help deepen your experience of this country and its fair-minded people. Have a richer and more meaningful experience abroad through a better understanding of the local culture. Chapters on history, values, attitudes, and traditions will help you to better understand your hosts, while tips on etiquette and communicating will help you to navigate unfamiliar situations and avoid faux pas.

Author : Lyn McNamee
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781787023109
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.09/5 ( download)

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Download or read book New Zealand - Culture Smart!: The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture written by Lyn McNamee and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Sue Butler
Publisher : Kuperard
ISBN 13 : 1857335562
Total Pages : 168 pages
Book Rating : 4.69/5 ( download)

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Download or read book New Zealand - Culture Smart! written by Sue Butler and published by Kuperard. This book was released on 2010-06-08 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Culture Smart! provides essential information on attitudes, beliefs and behavior in different countries, ensuring that you arrive at your destination aware of basic manners, common courtesies, and sensitive issues. These concise guides tell you what to expect, how to behave, and how to establish a rapport with your hosts. This inside knowledge will enable you to steer clear of embarrassing gaffes and mistakes, feel confident in unfamiliar situations, and develop trust, friendships, and successful business relationships. Culture Smart! offers illuminating insights into the culture and society of a particular country. It will help you to turn your visit-whether on business or for pleasure-into a memorable and enriching experience. Contents include * customs, values, and traditions * historical, religious, and political background * life at home * leisure, social, and cultural life * eating and drinking * do's, don'ts, and taboos * business practices * communication, spoken and unspoken "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." Easyjet Magazine "...offer glimpses into the psyche of a faraway world." New York Times

Author : Sue Butler
Publisher : Culture Smart!
ISBN 13 : 9781857338560
Total Pages : 168 pages
Book Rating : 4.61/5 ( download)

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Download or read book New Zealand written by Sue Butler and published by Culture Smart!. This book was released on 2017-02-09 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Culture Smart! New Zealand offers insights into a country that is reflecting on its identity, having shed its colonial past and now moving from a bicultural society (Maori and European) toward a new multiculturalism. Despite the challenges ahead a declining agricultural sector and the consequences for an economy that depends largely on international tradeNew Zealand society is resilient, underpinned by the values of anti-materialism, tolerance, patience, and commonsense, and driven by a shared passion about being a Kiwi. Not by chance was New Zealand chosen to represent Tolkien s ancient Middle-Earth in the film trilogy The Lord of the Rings. Vast and varied, breathtakingly beautiful and perilous, the land harks back to a mythological past. Positioned, almost, on the 180th meridian in the Pacific Ocean, and straddling the furthest reaches, east and west of Greenwich Mean Time, New Zealand is remote, and even sometimes inadvertently left off world maps. This remoteness might be one of its greatest assets. It is off the beaten track, with a wilderness of World Heritage national parks to exploreembracing ice-carved fiords, lakes, valleys, and towering mountains; lush lowland forests and limestone canyons where the birdlife is prolific; and spectacular volcanic features imbued with Maori cultural and spiritual associations. Set against this stunning background are the New Zealanders, just 4.6 million of them in an area of 103, 500 square milesequating to fifteen people per square milewho, not surprisingly, are passionate about their country and the quality of life it offers. Kiwis, as they are affectionately known, are friendly, helpful, and fiercely equalitarian. The rugged grafters of pioneer days have mellowed into a cafe-loving culture where good coffee is an art, local Pinot Noirs and Sauvignon Blancs have edged out foreign competition, and taste for the country s craft-beer is growing exponentially. All great companions for enjoying the prowess of the All Blacks rugby team in action!

Author : Sue Butler
Publisher : Graphic Arts Books
ISBN 13 : 9781558689244
Total Pages : 168 pages
Book Rating : 4.49/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Culture Smart! New Zealand written by Sue Butler and published by Graphic Arts Books. This book was released on 2006-10-01 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Culture Smart! titles are not your basic travel guides: they are consistently updated customs and etiquette references for more than 25 countries, with six new titles available this fall. Now more than ever, travelers are more than just sightseers and tourists; they¿re ambassadors making impressions of the United States wherever they go. Readers will find these to be invaluable for pointing them on their way to a safe and fun trip abroad.

Author : Graeme Chesters
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781905303236
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.38/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Culture Wise New Zealand written by Graeme Chesters and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Culture Wise New Zealand is essential reading for anyone planning to visit New Zealand, whether for business or pleasure, for a few days holiday or to start a new life. It is guaranteed to help newcomers avoid cultural and social gaffes; make friends and influence people; and enhance their understanding of New Zealand and the New Zealand people.

Author : Sue Butler
Publisher : Graphic Arts Center Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781558689572
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.75/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Culture Smart! New Zealand written by Sue Butler and published by Graphic Arts Center Publishing. This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you are traveling in luxury or with just a pack on your back, it's important that you have a safe, fun, and easy-going trip. Bad etiquette and a misunderstanding about customs can put an otherwise very exciting trip on hold faster than a bad case of food poisoning. The CULTURE SMART! titles are not your basic travel guides: they are consistently updated customs and etiquette references for more than 25 countries. Now more than ever, travelers are more than just sightseers and tourists; they're ambassadors making impressions of the United States wherever they go. You will find this series to be invaluable for pointing travelers to a safe and fun trip abroad.

Author : Graeme Chesters
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781909282230
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.35/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Culture Wise New Zealand written by Graeme Chesters and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Ken Taylor
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 1440838216
Total Pages : 394 pages
Book Rating : 4.17/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Etiquette and Taboos around the World written by Ken Taylor and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2017-10-05 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An interesting resource for learning about the cultural differences and characteristics of people across the globe, this encyclopedia covers the "do's" and "don'ts" of a breadth of countries and major ethnic groups. Readers of this one-volume reference will gain useful knowledge of what travelers should and shouldn't do when in countries outside of the United States. After a general introduction, approximately 100 alphabetically arranged entries cover topics such as greeting and meeting, appearance and dress, table manners, body language, social situations and hospitality, verbal communications, business etiquette, religious etiquette, gift-giving, and even "netiquette" regarding social media. Sidebars and images throughout make the text more accessible and engaging, and additional readings at the end of each entry as well as the bibliography offer opportunities for further research on the subject. The content also directly supports the National Geography Standards and the AP Human Geography curriculum for high school students as they learn about the cultural differences and characteristics of people in major ethnic groups across the globe.

Author : Barry Penney
Publisher : Bravo Limited
ISBN 13 : 1857335325
Total Pages : 150 pages
Book Rating : 4.23/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Australia - Culture Smart! written by Barry Penney and published by Bravo Limited. This book was released on 2010-03-02 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Perth, the capital of Western Australia, is the most isolated city in the world, it is closer to Singapore than it is to Sydney. Australia is the world’s largest island, smallest continent and today it has one of the world’s highest standards of living. The belief in being “Fair Dinkum” – honest, up-front and a person who keeps to their word harks back to pioneering days. That isn’t to say that the phrase is obsolete today because immigrants were quick to pick it up. They converted to what epitomized the Australian way of life and with a new intensity. Culture Smart! is a concise guide to understanding the Australian people. It will illuminate the complexities of their collective personality. Familiarise yourself with their customs, traditions and culture and experience Australia authentically. "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." Easyjet Magazine "...offer glimpses into the psyche of a faraway world." New York Times