Ecuador - Culture Smart! by Russell Maddicks

Ecuador - Culture Smart!

The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture

Russell Maddicks

Kuperard · Print & ebook · April 14, 2022

Don’t just see the sights—get to know the people.

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Who it’s for
Travelers seeking practical guidance on local etiquette and communication in Ecuador.
Themes
Ecuadorian traditions and culture, Ecuador’s history and social divisions
Genres
Ecuador & Galapagos Travel, Caribbean & Latin American Studies, Customs & Traditions

About this book

Don’t just see the sights—get to know the people. The people who inhabit the diverse landscapes of this beautiful land are proud, friendly, hospitable, and hardworking, but to understand the culture in any depth, you need to know the complex historical divisions between the highlands and the coast, and the rigid class and racial discrimination that has dominated the country's history. This updated edition of the award-winning Culture Smart!

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Ecuador takes you beyond the usual descriptions of what to see and digs into the heart of this multi-layered nation to give you an insider's view of the people and their traditions, history, food, and culture, and the practical tools to make the most of your time there. 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.

Where it sits

Ecuador & Galapagos Travel98%
Caribbean & Latin American Studies31%
Customs & Traditions29%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Business Etiquette & Presence
  • Manners & Etiquette
  • How Cultures Work
  • Customs & Traditions
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  • Ecuador & Galapagos Travel
Authors
Russell Maddicks
Publisher
Kuperard
Published
April 14, 2022
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Ecuadorian traditions and culture · Ecuador’s history and social divisions
Reading lane
Business Etiquette & Presence