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Culture Smart! Laos offers in-depth information to visitors seeking a genuine experience, including essential insights and advice on local customs and lifestyle. The information, collected through research and the experience of living and working in this beautiful country, is also of great use to businessmen and prospective investors.
List of contents
Brief History - Politics - Economic Life - Traditions - Friendships & Family - Relationships - Bureaucracy - Religion - Humour - Local Holidays - Taboos - Invitations - Gifts - Dress - Business etiquette - Punctuality & Appointments - Team working - Communication - Negotiating - Women in Society - Tips - Eating Out - Traditional Food - Dos and Don't - Making Friends
About the author
Nada Matas-Runquist is an academic, interpreter, teacher, consultant, and international project manager. She has worked in languages, science, bioethics, law, and civic education, and she has held academic posts in eight different countries, including the National University of Laos.
Summary
Culture Smart! Laos offers in-depth information to visitors seeking a genuine experience, including essential insights and advice on local customs and lifestyle. The information, collected through research and the experience of living and working in this
Report
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, Easy Jet Magazine - offer glimpses into the psyche of a faraway world, New York Times.
