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Paul Wayne (Author), Maria Wayne (Author), Maria Kostromina-Wayne (Author)
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May 2002 Culture Shock! At Your Door: A Survival Guide to Customs & Etiquette
Whether you travel for business, pleasure, or a combination of the two, the ever-popular "Culture Shock!" series belongs in your backpack or briefcase. Get the nuts-and-bolts information you need to survive and thrive wherever you go. "Culture Shock!" country guides are easy-to-read, accurate, and entertaining crash courses in local customs and etiquette. "Culture Shock!" practical guides offer the inside information you need whether you're a student, a parent, a globetrotter, or a working traveler. "Culture Shock!" at your Door guides equip you for daily life in some of the world's most cosmopolitan cities. And "Culture Shock!" Success Secrets guides offer relevant, practical information with the real-life insights and cultural know-how that can make the difference between business success and failure.

Each "Culture Shock!" title is written by someone who's lived and worked in the country, and each book is packed with practical, accurate, and enjoyable information to help you find your way and feel at home.



Product Details

  • Paperback
  • Publisher: Graphic Arts Center Publishing Company; Expanded edition (May 2002)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1558686398
  • ISBN-13: 978-1558686397
  • Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 8.6 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,120,865 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Primer Out There!, September 5, 2005
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As far as entering a new culture, the culture shock series could not be better at helping one figure out the process. Learning about a city's history and people are so vital a part of fitting in upon arrival. Included are important ettiquette and manners advice, tips on everything from language to housing to eating and money. The cultural quiz at the end is a fun refresher, and the glossary of the Cyrillic alphabet and some common phrases was a nice additive (although it isn't even the tip of the tip of the iceberg that is the Russian language) and the Do's and Don't's Appendix was a nice quick-read.

Not included is a glossed-over, romantic impression of Moscow, and how wonderful everything will be once one arrives. Everyhting is explained very honestly and with a nice bit of that dark Russian humor. It's not all cake and ice cream.

All in all, a fun read and very helpful. For anyone, it's a nice primer on Russian history, Russian people, Russian language, and the city life of Moscow. One doesn't have to be planning a trip there to enjoy the trivia and jokes in this book!
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5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST READ before travelling Russia for any purpose, August 16, 2008
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I am very impressed by the depth and the breadth of knowledge that Paul and Maria possess about the country and people of Russia.

This book is exceptionally accurate in every topic it touches. I have not seen a better translation of Russian jokes anywhere prior to reading this book. I would strongly recommend reading it before going to any Eastern European country for either business or pleasure.
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Moscow is a happening place. Read the first page
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Communist Party, New Russians, Saint Petersburg, United States, Federation Council, Iron Curtain, Soviet Union, The Successful Expatriate, Ivan Grozny, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Moscow River, Moscow State University, The Moscow Tunes, Tverskaya Street, Garden Ring, Red Square
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