Philippines - 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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- Who it’s for
- Travelers seeking practical guidance on Filipino culture and etiquette
- Themes
- Filipino values and customs, Daily life in the Philippines, Etiquette and communication
- Genres
- Southeast Asia Travel, Customs & Traditions, Southeast Asian History
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Don’t just see the sights—get to know the people. The Philippines may appear to be one of the most Westernized countries in Asia. However, the realities of Filipino life are complex; the façade of the English language does not run deep. Culture Smart! Philippines gives you the inside story of this unique and attractive country and unpacks the daily lives of its inhabitants.
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An explanation of the values, attitudes, and customs of the Filipinos today opens the way to a more meaningful experience, while an abundance of practical information on socializing, working, shopping, and communicating will help to make it a more enjoyable experience, too. 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.
Who it’s for
- Travelers seeking practical guidance on Filipino culture and etiquette
- Visitors preparing to socialize, work, shop, or communicate locally
Where it sits
| Southeast Asia Travel | 87% |
|---|---|
| Customs & Traditions | 33% |
| Southeast Asian History | 31% |
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Publisher categories
- Business Etiquette & Presence
- Manners & Etiquette
- How Cultures Work
- Customs & Traditions
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- Southeast Asia Travel
- Authors
- Graham Colin-Jones, Yvonne Quahe Colin-Jones, Jorge Mojarro
- Publisher
- Kuperard
- Published
- March 4, 2021
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Filipino values and customs · Daily life in the Philippines · Etiquette and communication
- Reading lane
- Business Etiquette & Presence