Culture Shock!.: FranceWhether you travel for business, pleasure, or a combination of the two, the ever-popular "Culture Shock!" series belongs in your backpack or briefcase. Get the nuts-and-bolts information you need to survive and thrive wherever you go. "Culture Shock!" country guides are easy-to-read, accurate, and entertaining crash courses in local customs and etiquette. "Culture Shock!" practical guides offer the inside information you need whether you're a student, a parent, a globetrotter, or a working traveler. "Culture Shock!" at your Door guides equip you for daily life in some of the world's most cosmopolitan cities. And "Culture Shock!" Success Secrets guides offer relevant, practical information with the real-life insights and cultural know-how that can make the difference between business success and failure. Each "Culture Shock!" title is written by someone who's lived and worked in the country, and each book is packed with practical, accurate, and enjoyable information to help you find your way and feel at home. |
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... places around the world , they produce a culture shock all their own and I avoid them . But if you really need a ... place may be cool , at first , especially in Paris . This is often misinterpreted as indifference or hostility . It ...
... places around the world , they produce a culture shock all their own and I avoid them . But if you really need a ... place may be cool , at first , especially in Paris . This is often misinterpreted as indifference or hostility . It ...
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... places ! Especially when you are a restaurant , out of courtesy to others in a usually crowded space . Believe me , no one else is interested in your stories ! In spite of an active anti - smoking campaign , you will also find people ...
... places ! Especially when you are a restaurant , out of courtesy to others in a usually crowded space . Believe me , no one else is interested in your stories ! In spite of an active anti - smoking campaign , you will also find people ...
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... places , but you might want to bring bleach and softeners . Bring lots of change as usually no change is given . In the newer places , all services are paid for from a single source . You fill your machine , deposit the money indicated ...
... places , but you might want to bring bleach and softeners . Bring lots of change as usually no change is given . In the newer places , all services are paid for from a single source . You fill your machine , deposit the money indicated ...
Contents
Acknowledgements | 5 |
In a Strange Land | 16 |
ParlezVous Français? | 26 |
Copyright | |
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