With over three million copies in print, CultureShock! is a bestselling series of culture and etiquette guides covering countless destinations around the world. For anyone at risk of culture shock, whether a tourist or a long-term resident, CultureShock! provides a sympathetic and fun-filled crash course on the do's and don'ts in foreign cultures. Fully updated and sporting a fresh new look, the revised editions of these books enlighten and inform through such topics as language, food and entertaining, social customs, festivals, relationships, and business tips. CultureShock! books are packed with useful details on transportation, taxes, finances, accommodation, health, food and drink, clothes, shopping, festivals, and much, much more.
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Agnes Sachsenroeder is a Marshall Cavendish author.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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Superficial and outdated,
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This review is from: Culture Shock! Bulgaria (Culture Shock! Guides) (Paperback)
There is very little in this book that can't also be found - often in more depth - in any Lonely Planet or Rough Guide. Much of the information about what is/isn't available in the country is also inaccurate; this book came out in 2008, yet it said numerous things were unavailable which I purchased regularly beginning in 2005.I've read other Culture Shock books and learned a lot about the particulars of the culture and the views of the people, but this book was a disappointment in that regard. Other than quoting a sociologist who described Bulgaria as more collectivist than individualist, there was little useful insight on cultural points other than the usual "nodding your head means no." I felt as if the author had spent all her time among expatriates and rarely interacted with actual Bulgarians. Skip this book and go with a good travel guide instead.
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This review is from: Culture Shock! Bulgaria (Culture Shock! Guides) (Paperback)
This book was written in such a way that you won't be bored reading it even if you know nothing about Bulgaria to start with. Granted, I don't know how true the information is, since I haven't been to Bulgaria yet (although I'll be living there for 2 years early 2011!) but I feel that if I went there now, I'd feel ready for the new culture. There is a large part near the beginning of the book that is dedicated to Bulgarian history that's great if you're a history buff, but personally it bored me to tears. Aside from that though, it covers everything from buying a house, running a business, or just touring in Bulgaria. It isn't just a list of great hotels and restaurants.Great but if you plan on going to Bulgaria!
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Great Introduction to Bulgaria,
This review is from: Culture Shock! Bulgaria (Culture Shock! Guides) (Paperback)
Very well written and researched! Agnes has done a great job describing the culture and the people. Great introductory book to life in Bulgaria.
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