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Informationen zum Autor Russell Maddicks is a BBC-trained writer! translator! and journalist. A graduate in Economic and Social History from the University of Hull! England! he has spent the last twenty years traveling! living! and working in South and Central America! most recently as Latin American Regional Specialist for BBC Monitoring. A fluent Spanish speaker! he has made many extended trips to Ecuador! one of his favorite South American destinations! where he has explored the length and breadth of the country both for work and for pleasure. He is also the author of "Culture Smart! Venezuela" (2012) and the "Bradt Guide to Venezuela" (2011). 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. 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, 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.