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4.0 out of 5 stars No help for the woman business traveler, otherwise very good.
I gave this four stars instead of five since the section on business custom does not describe how business women should dress and behave in Singapore. There's the passing remark that women should only initiate handshakes when one is introduced to a (presumably male) colleague; otherwise, there is nothing about how to dress or behave when working in Singapore. Can we wear...
Published on July 8, 2007 by Nancy Beiman

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3.0 out of 5 stars Singapore: Culture Smart was ok
I didn't find this book particularly useful - the information was pretty straightforward and very general. Wouldn't recommend - you can get all this cultural info online with a bit of research.
Published on December 10, 2009 by Singa Expat


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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars No help for the woman business traveler, otherwise very good., July 8, 2007
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This review is from: Singapore - Culture Smart!: the essential guide to customs & culture (Paperback)
I gave this four stars instead of five since the section on business custom does not describe how business women should dress and behave in Singapore. There's the passing remark that women should only initiate handshakes when one is introduced to a (presumably male) colleague; otherwise, there is nothing about how to dress or behave when working in Singapore. Can we wear pants? or must we wear skirts?

The chapter about dining etiquette and entertaining was fascinating. I'll keep this around for my upcoming trip but only wish that it was a bit more helpful on the distaff side.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Singapore: Culture Smart was ok, December 10, 2009
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I didn't find this book particularly useful - the information was pretty straightforward and very general. Wouldn't recommend - you can get all this cultural info online with a bit of research.
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