Put Your Best Foot Forward Russia: A Fearless Guide to International Communication & Behavior (Put Your Best Foot Forward Bk. 4) [Paperback]

Craig J. MacIntosh (Author), Mary Murray Bosrock (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1995 | Series: Put Your Best Foot Forward Bk. 4

Intended to give Western businesspeople the cultural background and communication skills they need to interact effectively with Russians and to establish the relationships that are the basis of doing business in Russia. Indispensable information for leisure travelers, students, and hospitality workers as well as businesspeople. Topics covered include Meeting and Greeting, Names and Titles, Corporate Culture, and Especially for Women.

Put Your Best Foot Forward-Russia is equally helpful for leisure travelers, students, teachers, people in the travel and hospitality industry, and hosts who entertain international guests.

Editorial Reviews

From Scientific American

The Cold War is over, but Russia is still a mystery to most Americans. It doesn't have to be, says, Bosrock. He book is a guide to communication and behavior in the emerging destination. Russia is a concise and humorous guide, good for business and vacation travelers alike. It focuses on Russian customs, like kissing the cheek three times when greeting friends. You'll learn that Russians love to make toasts, so be prepared to clink your glass for any occasion. There are also Russian Vital statistics like climate, currency and important dates in Russian history. And remember, writes Bosrock, never, ever call a Russian comrade.

From The New Yorker

With wit and wisdom Mary Bosrock guides you through the intricacies of business and personal relationships with Russians. Put Your Best Foot Forward Russia is an indispensable resource if you plant to live or work in Russia.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 92 pages
• Publisher: Intl Education Systems (January 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0963753061
• ISBN-13: 978-0963753069
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,590,697 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars The book puts an awkward foot forward, April 16, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Put Your Best Foot Forward Russia: A Fearless Guide to International Communication & Behavior (Put Your Best Foot Forward Bk. 4) (Paperback)

Although this book discusses many important aspects of Russian culture, I felt that it focused a bit too much on bussines. Many of us, like myself, would be visiting Russia not for bussines, rather as tourists. However, some of her remarks did offer some excelent advice about greeting people, eating, and Russian manners. Most topics though seemed a bit too glazed over. I wished that the author would have further discussed many points in her book. Overall, it's a good book to start with. Read it and you will find a taste of what Russian manners are like. Although I would strongly recomend doing further research. Try to find a book that is more current. This book was first published in 1995, many aspects of Russian culture have changed since then.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good information, April 17, 2000

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Kevin Koch (Arlington, MA, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Put Your Best Foot Forward Russia: A Fearless Guide to International Communication & Behavior (Put Your Best Foot Forward Bk. 4) (Paperback)

My wife and I read this book and wish we had found it before our two trips to Russia. The book is a quick (75 pages) and easy read; full of useful information without any fluff.

The only odd thing was advertizing, but it is easy to ignore.