Publisher Description

This book is for travellers heading away from home who are unsure whether to kiss the air, shake hands, or bow; what to wear; and how to eat, speak, or dress. Learn how to walk the walk and talk the talk in foreign climes with this stylish reference book, an essential guide for those travelling abroad. Very easy to use and organized by country, Behave Yourself! is a must for those travelling or doing business away from their natural habitat. Special icons identify helpful information on the following: Greeting Eating and drinking Physicality Dress Gifts and tips Countries discussed include: Australia,Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan, Palestine, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, United Arab Emirates(UAE), United Kingdom(UK), United States of America(USA), Venezuela, West Indies

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Navigating the treacherous waters of international customs, beliefs, and morals has never been easy. Most of us spring a leak at some point in our travels-whether from our own ethocentrism and cultural blindness or from bad luck and a nimble pickpocket. Here at last is a sound and savvy guide to polishing your behavior in 45 countries around the world. Each offers some unusual and often unexpected etiquette challenges. With concise tips on meeting and greeting, conversing, dining, dressing, and more, Behave Yourself arms readers with the basic, no-nonsense rules that separate ignorant tourists from welcomed guests. You will learn:How to eat without offending; how to dress to impressWhen to be on time, when to be late-and when to make your exitWho will welcome getting to know you-and who will find familiarity uncomfortableWhere and when a gesture you might normally take to mean "Yes" will actually mean "no"What everyday activities can actually land you in jail-from jaywalking to chewing gum to napping in your carThis book is an essential aid to those traveling abroad for business or pleasure. In addition to being a fun read, Behave Yourself will help you keep your foot out of your mouth, your wallet in your pocket-and your travel-weary backside out of the local lockup!

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Navigating the treacherous waters of international customs, beliefs, and morals has never been easy. Most of us spring a leak at some point in our travels-whether from our own ethocentrism and cultural blindness or from bad luck and a nimble pickpocket. Here at last is a sound and savvy guide to polishing your behavior in 45 countries around the world. Each offers some unusual and often unexpected etiquette challenges. With concise tips on meeting and greeting, conversing, dining, dressing, and more, Behave Yourself arms readers with the basic, no-nonsense rules that separate ignorant tourists from welcomed guests. You will learn:* How to eat without offending; how to dress to impress* When to be on time, when to be late-and when to make your exit* Who will welcome getting to know you-and who will find familiarity uncomfortable* Where and when a gesture you might normally take to mean "Yes" will actually mean "no"* What everyday activities can actually land you in jail-from jaywalking to chewing gum to napping in your carThis book is an essential aid to those traveling abroad for business or pleasure. In addition to being a fun read, Behave Yourself will help you keep your foot out of your mouth, your wallet in your pocket-and your travel-weary backside out of the local lockup!

Author Biography

Etiquette expert Michael Powell has penned more than forty titles, from instructional guides to gift books to comedy titles for adults and children. He lives a highly mannered life in Somerset, England, with his wife and two extremely well behaved young children.

Table of Contents

* Argentina* Australia* Austria* Belgium* Brazil* Bulgaria* Canada* Chile* China* Croatia* The Czech Republic* Denmark* Egypt* Finland* France* Germany* Greece* Hong Kong* Hungary* Iceland* India* Israel* Italy* Japan* Mexico* Morocco* The Netherlands* New Zealand* Norway* Pakistan* Poland* Portugal* Romania* Russia* Saudi Arabia* Singapore* South Africa* Spain* Sweden* Switzerland* Taiwan* Thailand* Turkey* United Kingdom* United States

Long Description

This book is for travelers heading away from home who are unsure whether to kiss the air, shake hands, or bow; what to wear; and how to eat, speak, or dress. Learn how to walk the walk and talk the talk in foreign climes with this stylish reference book, an essential guide for those traveling abroad. Very easy to use and organized by country, "Behave Yourself! is a must for those traveling or doing business away from their natural habitat. Special icons identify helpful information on * Greeting * Eating & Drinking * Physicality * Dress * Gifts & Tips Countries discussed include: * Australia * Austria * Belgium * Brazil * Canada * Chile * China * Croatia * Czech Republic * Denmark * Egypt * Finland * France * Germany * Greece * Hong Kong * Hungary * Iceland * India * Ireland * Israel * Italy * Japan * Malaysia * Mexico * Morocco * Netherlands * New Zealand * Norway * Pakistan * Palestine * Poland * Portugal * Romania * Russia * Saudi Arabia * Singapore * South Africa * South Korea * Spain * Sri Lanka * Sweden * Switzerland * Taiwan * Turkey * United Arab Emirates * United Kingdom * United States of America * Venezuela * West Indies

Excerpt from Book

Brazil[food icon] If in doubt, use cutlery! Brazilians generally eat pizza, chicken, fruit, and sandwiches with a knife and/or fork. On the rare occasions that you eat food with the hands, you should wrap a napkin around it.Eating in public is rude. Don't walk through the streets with a take-away; use the tables provided, or stand nearby to finish your food.In a restaurant be sure to greet the people who work there as well as those who are waiting at your table.Meals can take a long time in Brazil.

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