Essential Do's and Taboos: The Complete Guide to International Business and Leisure Travel [Paperback]

Roger E. Axtell (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 10, 2007

"Roger Axtell is an internationalist Emily Post."
--The New Yorker

International business and leisure travel etiquette expert Roger Axtell's bestselling Do's and Taboos books have helped hundreds of thousands of business travelers and tourists avoid the missteps and misunderstandings the world traveler can encounter. In Essential Do's and Taboos, Axtell shares the wisdom he has compiled over a lifetime of international experience.

Whether you need to know the best time of year to set up a business meeting in Germany or why the O.K. sign is not O.K. in Brazil, you'll find practical, fascinating, culture-savvy, up-to-date advice to help you steer clear of faux pas and face the world with confidence. Essential Do's and Taboos features:
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Information on customs, protocol, etiquette, hand gestures, and body language
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Fresh advice regarding Internet business and communication options
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Country-specific chapters on eleven popular locations--from old favorites like England, France, Japan, and Germany to hot tourist destinations and emerging economies like India, China, Russia, and Mexico
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Guidance on hosting international visitors
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Important tips on using English around the world
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Special do's and taboos for women traveling abroad

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

"Roger Axtell is an internationalist Emily Post."
—The New Yorker

International business and leisure travel etiquette expert Roger Axtell's bestselling Do's and Taboos books have helped hundreds of thousands of business travelers and tourists avoid the missteps and misunderstandings the world traveler can encounter. In Essential Do's and Taboos, Axtell shares the wisdom he has compiled over a lifetime of international experience.

Whether you need to know the best time of year to set up a business meeting in Germany or why the O.K. sign is not O.K. in Brazil, you'll find practical, fascinating, culture-savvy, up-to-date advice to help you steer clear of faux pas and face the world with confidence. Essential Do's and Taboos features:

• Information on customs, protocol, etiquette, hand gestures, and body language

• Fresh advice regarding Internet business and communication options

• Country-specific chapters on eleven popular locations—from old favorites like England, France, Japan, and Germany to hot tourist destinations and emerging economies like India, China, Russia, and Mexico

• Guidance on hosting international visitors

• Important tips on using English around the world

• Special do's and taboos for women traveling abroad

About the Author

Roger E. Axtell is the author of nine previous Do's and Taboos books, including the bestselling Do's and Taboos Around the World and Gestures. His work has been written about in the New York Times, the New Yorker, and other major global publications. He travels regularly, giving lectures to business people and other audiences.

Product Details

• Paperback: 308 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (September 10, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471740500
• ISBN-13: 978-0471740506
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.8 x 9.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #69,784 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #2 in Books > Travel > Reference & Tips > Business Travel
  • #19 in Books > Business & Investing > Business Life > Etiquette

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Axtell's books, January 1, 2010

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K. Gordon (Mascoutah, IL United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Essential Do's and Taboos: The Complete Guide to International Business and Leisure Travel (Paperback)

I purchased both "Essential Do's and Taboos" and "Do's and Taboos of humor around the world" by Axtell. Both books are good and if you have an interest, buy one or the other, but don't buy both. I expected some of the same info in each book but not entire sections copied word for word. I enjoyed the book but just regret buying both as that was a waste.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Essential Buy, July 14, 2009

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If you are ever planning to go to another country, or are just interested in other countries' customs, this book is a must. Written in an easy to read format, it can be read front to back, or you can use the index and jump directly to what you need to know. Great book!

5.0 out of 5 stars can't put this down, June 7, 2011

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This review is from: Essential Do's and Taboos: The Complete Guide to International Business and Leisure Travel (Paperback)

This is a fascinating collection in great detail of cultural ways in most parts of the world. I really can't write a long review about it because I can't put it down. This will become a reference book in my library. If you are going anywhere in the world or are going to be in contact with someone from another culture or part of the world, you can learn about their cultural "do's and don'ts". This guide is geared to business and leisure.