"Roger Axtell is an internationalist Emily Post."
--The New Yorker
International business and leisure travel etiquette expert RogerAxtell's bestselling Do's and Taboos books have helped hundreds ofthousands of business travelers and tourists avoid the missteps andmisunderstandings the world traveler can encounter. In EssentialDo's and Taboos, Axtell shares the wisdom he has compiled over alifetime of international experience.
Whether you need to know the best time of year to set up a businessmeeting in Germany or why the O.K. sign is not O.K. in Brazil,you'll find practical, fascinating, culture-savvy, up-to-dateadvice to help you steer clear of faux pas and face the world withconfidence. Essential Do's and Taboos features:
* Information on customs, protocol, etiquette, hand gestures, andbody language
* Fresh advice regarding Internet business and communicationoptions
* Country-specific chapters on eleven popular locations--from oldfavorites like England, France, Japan, and Germany to hot touristdestinations and emerging economies like India, China, Russia, andMexico
* Guidance on hosting international visitors
* Important tips on using English around the world
* Special do's and taboos for women traveling abroad
Roger E. Axtell
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