Botswana - Culture Smart!
The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture
Kuperard · Print & ebook · March 4, 2021
Don’t just see the sights—get to know the people.
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- Genres
- Southern Africa Travel, Customs & Traditions, How Cultures Work
- Published
- Kuperard, March 4, 2021
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Don’t just see the sights—get to know the people. Botswana is a country of contrasts. Culturally, the people are overwhelmingly Bantu, but with more than twenty different ethnic groups and over thirty languages spoken, the society is by no means homogeneous. Culture Smart! Botswana introduces you to the lives of the people.
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It looks at the history that has shaped the society and shows the importance of traditional customs and values for both travelers and businesspeople alike. It describes how the Batswana live, work, and play, and how to avoid the pitfalls of cultural misunderstanding. Have a richer and more meaningful experience abroad through a better understanding of the local culture. Chapters on history, values, attitudes, and traditions will help you to better understand your hosts, while tips on etiquette and communicating will help you to navigate unfamiliar situations and avoid faux pas.
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| Southern Africa Travel | 57% |
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| How Cultures Work | 33% |
| Customs & Traditions | 31% |
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Publisher categories
- Business Etiquette & Presence
- Manners & Etiquette
- How Cultures Work
- Customs & Traditions
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- Southern Africa Travel
- Authors
- Culture Smart!, Michael Main
- Publisher
- Kuperard
- Published
- March 4, 2021
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Reading lane
- Business Etiquette & Presence