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Informationen zum Autor MANDY MACDONALD is an Australian writer! researcher! and editor living in Scotland. A graduate of Sydney and Cambridge universities! she specializes in E.U. cooperation with developing countries and gender equality and works for international and European governmental and nongovernmental organizations. She came to love Belgium by living in Brussels in the 1990s and continues to pay regular visits! not only in a professional capacity but also as an amateur musician and performer of Flemish Renaissance music. Klappentext Culture Smart guides help travellers have a more meaningful and successful time abroad through a better understanding of the local culture. Chapters on values, attitudes, customs, and daily life will help you make the most of your visit, while tips on etiquette and communication will help you navigate unfamiliar situations and avoid faux pas. Zusammenfassung Culture Smart guides help travellers have a more meaningful and successful time abroad through a better understanding of the local culture. Chapters on values, attitudes, customs, and daily life will help you make the most of your visit, while tips on etiquette and communication will help you navigate unfamiliar situations and avoid faux pas. Inhaltsverzeichnis 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