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Informationen zum Autor VICTOR KING is Professor of South-East Asian Studies at the University of Leeds and Executive Director of the White Rose East Asia Center! a joint research--training venture in Chinese and Japanese Studies between the East Asian Studies departments at Leeds and Sheffield. He spent most of his career in the University of Hull! where he was Director of the Center for South-East Asian Studies! Dean of Social and Political Sciences! Director of the Graduate School! and Pro-Vice-Chancellor. He has undertaken anthropological and sociological research on Indonesia! Malaysia! and Brunei! and supervised research projects on these and other countries. A frequent visitor to Malaysia and the wider region! he has written extensively on its societies and cultures. He has recently coauthored an anthropological study of Southeast Asia! written an introduction to the sociology of change in the region! and coedited a book on tourism in Southeast Asia. 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 ...
