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Culture Smart! Ser.: Georgia - Culture Smart! : The Essential Guide to Customs and Culture by Culture Smart! and Natia Abramia (2012, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherKuperard Publishers
ISBN-101857336542
ISBN-139781857336542
eBay Product ID (ePID)117314756
Product Key Features
Number of Pages168 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameGeorgia-Culture Smart! : the Essential Guide to Customs and Culture
Publication Year2012
SubjectEtiquette, United States / South / South Atlantic (DC, De, Fl, Ga, Md, Nc, SC, VA, WV), Business Etiquette, Customs & Traditions
TypeNot Available
AuthorCulture Smart!, Natia Abramia
Subject AreaTravel, Référence, Social Science, Business & Economics
SeriesCulture Smart! Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.5 in
Item Weight5.9 Oz
Item Length6.8 in
Item Width4.2 in
Additional Product Features
ReviewsCulture 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
Dewey Edition23
Series Volume Number42
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal914.7580486
Intended AudienceTrade
SynopsisGeorgia lies between Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the Middle East, on the southeastern shore of the Black Sea. This small Caucasian country is used to playing a significant role in global geopolitics, and its strategic location at the crossroads of different civilizations has been a curse as well as a blessing. Once a battlefield of the Christian and Muslim worlds, today it is caught between its NATO aspirations and its location in Russia's backyard. The Silk Road brought the best of the world to Georgia. Its ancient Christian culture shows the influence of Arab, Persian, and Ottoman conquerors. Combined with this is a southern, "Mediterranean" feel, traces of the Soviet legacy, and a strong Western influence. What awaits the visitor is a unique culture that goes back thousands of years. Georgia has a rich historical heritage, wonderful food and wines, unforgettable scenery, authentic folk music and dances, an attractive business climate, and an educated and hospitable people for whom indulging a guest is more a religion than a duty. Culture Smart! Georgia offers invaluable insights and practical tips for tourists and business people alike. The author, Natia Abramia, guides you through the past and present-day realities of her motherland, explaining what makes people tick, how they live and feel, and how to get on with them. You will discover that the Georgians will not let you down. Learn how to reach their hearts, and they will charm you back., 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., Georgia lies between Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the Middle East, on the southeastern shore of the Black Sea. This small Caucasian country is used to playing a significant role in global geopolitics, and its strategic location at the crossroads of different civilizations has been a curse as well as a blessing. Once a battlefield of the Christian and Muslim worlds, today it is caught between its NATO aspirations and its location in Russia's backyard. The Silk Road brought the best of the world to Georgia. Its ancient Christian culture shows the influence of Arab, Persian, and Ottoman conquerors. Combined with this is a southern, "Mediterranean" feel, traces of the Soviet legacy, and a strong Western influence. What awaits the visitor is a unique culture that goes back thousands of years. Georgia has a rich historical heritage, wonderful food and wines, unforgettable scenery, authentic folk music and dances, an attractive business climate, and an educated and hospitable people for whom indulging a guest is more a religion than a duty. Culture Smart Georgia offers invaluable insights and practical tips for tourists and business people alike. The author, Natia Abramia, guides you through the past and present-day realities of her motherland, explaining what makes people tick, how they live and feel, and how to get on with them. You will discover that the Georgians will not let you down. Learn how to reach their hearts, and they will charm you back., Georgia lies between Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the Middle East, on the southeastern shore of the Black Sea. This small Caucasian country is used to playing a significant role in global geopolitics, though its strategic location at the crossroads of different civilizations has been a curse as well as a blessing. Once a battlefield of the Christian and Muslim worlds, today it is caught between its NATO aspirations and its location in Russia s backyard.The Silk Road, the great overland trade route between Europe and China, brought the world to Georgia. Its ancient Christian culture reflects the contributions of Arab, Persian, and Ottoman conquerors. Combined with this is a southern, Mediterranean feel, traces of the old Soviet legacy, and a very pronounced modern Western influence. What awaits the visitor is a unique culture dating back thousands of years.Culture Smart! Georgia sets out to provide insights and practical tips for tourists and businesspeople alike. It will guide you through the complex realities of the country, explaining what motivates people, how they go about their daily work and social lives, their customs and their traditions and how to relate to them.
LC Classification NumberDK672.3
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