Iceland - Culture Smart! by Culture Smart!

Iceland - Culture Smart!

The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture

Culture Smart!, Thorgeir Freyr Sveinsson

Kuperard · Print & ebook · July 22, 2021

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

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Genres
Iceland & Greenland Travel, Travel Resources, How Cultures Work
Published
Kuperard, July 22, 2021

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Don’t just see the sights—get to know the people. The volcanic island of Iceland has erupted onto the world travel scene in recent years. With otherworldly landscapes of steaming turquoise geysers set among rugged snowy peaks, miles of icy black sand beaches, and the breath-taking splendor of the northern lights, one can only wonder what took so long. But what of the people who call this island home?

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Behind a stoic veneer lies a proud, industrious, and egalitarian people, whose straightforwardness and ability to wing it have seen them thrive in this beautiful but unforgiving environment. Culture Smart! Iceland will take you to the heart of this plucky Nordic nation. It will equip you with a deeper understanding of your hosts and with the tools to turn your visit into a more meaningful and enriching experience, whatever your reason for traveling. 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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Iceland & Greenland Travel98%
How Cultures Work32%
Travel Resources31%

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Publisher categories

  • Business Etiquette & Presence
  • Manners & Etiquette
  • How Cultures Work
  • Customs & Traditions
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  • Iceland & Greenland Travel
Authors
Culture Smart!, Thorgeir Freyr Sveinsson
Publisher
Kuperard
Published
July 22, 2021
Format
Print & ebook
Reading lane
Business Etiquette & Presence