Travelers in Latin America experience a rich tapestry of environments, from serene coastal resorts to vibrant mountain villages. Each location offers unique cultural expectations and traditions, highlighting the region's diversity. The contrast between these settings reveals the complexities of Latin American life, inviting exploration and deeper understanding of its varied communities and lifestyles.
What the travel agents and sight-seeing guides don't tell you about Europe.... — The Travelers' Guide to European Customs and Manners tells you how to fit in and act like a European -- not a tourist. You certainly don't want to embarrass yourself, or offend a European friend or acquaintance, just because you didn't understand the local customs. — This comprehensive, easy-to-use guide includes sections on greetings, conversations, dress, table manners, hotel etiquette, transportation, visiting private homes, tipping, business practices and legal matters. Don't feel bad, even frequent European travelers don't know all the answers. But the answers to these and countless more questions can be found in The Travelers' Guide to European Customs & Manners!
The fall of the Berlin Wall and the lifting of the iron curtain have opened new travel and business opportunities in Europe, but they also present challenges for those unfamiliar with local customs and political nuances. Misunderstanding these can lead to embarrassing situations or lost business opportunities. This practical guide covers etiquette in 24 European countries, helping you navigate cultural differences and build relationships effectively. To enhance your understanding, consider these questions: What dining etiquette should you observe in a French home? How does head-shaking in Bulgaria differ from its meaning elsewhere? What are the sauna customs in Finland? When is it inappropriate to drink tea in Great Britain? What driving behavior could land you in trouble in Hungary? If a Russian friend offers to assist with black market currency exchange, how should you respond? What does ordering "scotch" in Belgium entail? In Germany, is it advisable to dive straight into business discussions or start with small talk? Which American gesture is deemed offensive in Greece? Lastly, if you ask for the nearest "bathroom" in many European countries, where might you end up? This guide equips you with the knowledge to avoid faux pas and engage successfully in diverse European cultures.
Business travelers and vacationers alike are heading to the burgeoning continent of Africa in ever-increasing numbers. But, for the American traveler, there are few places on the earth that present more cultural difference than Africa. For example, how do you know which countries will consider it perfectly sensible for you to wear a safari outfit--and which will take it as an insult? How do you know which countries are strict in observing Muslim or Jewish or tribal holidays, during which time no business appointments are possible? How should you behave when invited into a tribal home? Will they give you utensils, or should you eat with your fingers like everyone else--and do you eat with your right or left hand? What's the proper amount to tip your safari guide? This well-researched and fascinating guide provides all the dos and taboos for travelers venturing into Botswana, Cameroon, Conte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya, Mali, Namibia, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganada, and Zimbabwe. Topics covers includes: conversations, telephones, currency, transportation, meals, hotels, business, private homes, holidays, legal matters, key phrases. This fascinating and invaluable guide will lessen the stress and heighten the enjoyment of anyone's trip to Africa.