| Description |
1 online resource (367 pages) |
| Contents |
Cover; ABOUT THE SERIES; CONTENTS; INTRODUCTION; ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS; DEDICATION; MAP OF THE PHILIPPINES; CHAPTER 1 FIRST IMPRESSIONS; CHAPTER 2 OVERVIEW AND HISTORY; CHAPTER 3 PEOPLE; CHAPTER 4 SOCIALISING; CHAPTER 5 SETTLING IN; CHAPTER 6 EATING AND ENTERTAINING; CHAPTER 7 CULTURE AND TRAVEL; CHAPTER 8 MIND YOUR LANGUAGE; CHAPTER 9 DOING BUSINESS IN THE PHILIPPINES; CHAPTER 10 FAST FACTS ABOUT THE PHILIPPINES; CULTURE QUIZ; DO'S AND DON'TS; GLOSSARY; RESOURCE GUIDE; FURTHER READING; ABOUT THE AUTHORS; INDEX |
| Summary |
CultureShock! Philippines is a survival guide for anyone living, working or wanting to discover life in the Philippines. Settling into a foreign land is never easy, but with this book you will learn to understand the importance of "amor-propio", appreciate the Filipino ways and learn about the history and culture of this diverse country. Find out the importance of family to the Filipinos, how to communicate with the locals and learn the appropriate business etiquette. Packed with a resource guide, glossary, contact numbers, website addresses and useful advice, CultureShock! Philippines is esse |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Etiquette -- Philippines
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TRAVEL -- Asia -- General.
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Etiquette
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Manners and customs
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| SUBJECT |
Philippines -- Social life and customs
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| Subject |
Philippines
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Roces, Grace
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| ISBN |
9814771473 |
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9789814771474 |
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