A Survival Guide to Customs and Etiquette
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Gr 3-5--Two books that feature five major festivals in their respective countries. Puerto Rico presents the Calle San Sebastian festival, the fiesta for Santiago Apostol, the celebrations that take place during the Las Navidades, and the patriotic festivals of Grito de Lares in Puerto Rico and Puerto Rican Day in the United States. Germany describes St. Martin's Day, Karneval, St. Nikolaus Day and Christmas, Oktoberfest, and Walpurgis Night. In both titles, the language is clear, simple, and descriptive, and the bright, colorful photographs correlate well with the texts, although occasionally a caption or the narrative will allude to something that is not depicted. Unfortunately, the organization is poor, as the festivals are not presented in chronological or alphabetical order. The craft activities and recipes that conclude both books are clearly described and include safety warnings. However, the rationale for the choice of the recipe offered is not apparent. Nonessential purchases but possibly of use as supplementary material.
Linda Greengrass, Bank Street College Library, New York City
Copyright 1998 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
--This text refers to the Library Binding edition.
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Great Guide at understanding culture.,
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This review is from: Culture Shock! Germany: A Survival Guide to Customs and Etiquette (Culture Shock! Guides) (Paperback)
I had been to Germany 3 times before reading this. I found each trip to be slightly different. Sometimes, I felt isolated and very alone. Other moments were filled with great conversation and passionate people who were willing to be open with me and try to discuss our differences, similarities, likes and dislikes. If I had read this before going, I would have been more prepared but, I'm glad I found it now.
Culture Shock dives into the modern Germany seen from the perspective of a visitor. This means that it's highly general and not 100% set in stone for all peoples of Germany. It covers what a visitor should expect about Germans on a personal, public and professional level. Compartmentalization is highly covered explaining the formalities of society. After reading this, I much more understand their culture. I also read the book on China before I went... I find this series to be breathtakingly amazing. It covers what everyone should know before making plans to visit. I'm sure on my next visit, I will be able to enjoy conversation and understanding of the peoples around me much better.... and I won't sip my drink before a Prost! ;)
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Lots of good information on Germany....,
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This review is from: Germany (Countries of the World (Gareth Stevens)) (Library Binding)
We got this book when my son had a long report to write about Germany...this book gave a lot of good information.
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