Culture Smart! India: A Quick Guide to Customs & Etiquette (Paperback)

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"Culture Smart! has come to the rescue of hapless travellers, Sunday Times Travel -...the perfect introduction to the weird, wonderful and downright odd quirks and customs of various countries, Global Travel -...full of fascinating, as well as common sense, tips to help you avoid embarrassing faux pas, Observer -...as useful as they are entertaining, Easy Jet Magazine -...offer glimpses into the psyche of a faraway world, New York Times." --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Description

Culture Smart! Is a new series of travel guides written for the traveler on the go. Each volume is a quick, accurate guide to customs and etiquette. Outstanding features of CULTURE SMART!

* all the essential cultural and etiquette points are covered, making you confident in a variety of situations.
* You will know what to expect in each particular culture
* You will learn how to behave in specific social and business situations
* Essential attitudes and values are clearly explained
* You will find each topic a quick, easy read due to the concise writing style
* Small and light, it tucks into your pocket or purse for on-the-go use.
* Your Culture Smart! Books are written by a staff of experts who consult on world travel as a profession.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 168 pages
• Publisher: Graphic Arts Center Publishing Company (March 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 155868705X
• ISBN-13: 978-1558687059
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #600,612 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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49 of 57 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Culture Smart, India, June 17, 2003

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This is the kind of book every first-time traveler to India needs! It is short and to-the-point, and gives a very concise guide to customs and etiquette that is required learning for Westerners. Other version of the Culture Smart series are available, so if you're traveling outside the U.S., be sure to get one of these incredibly handy guides. These books are small enough to take with you to for a quick refresher course, too!

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A quick review of Indian customs, May 14, 2007

By	Narahari Mahadevan "Tamil-Telugu Deshi" (Cincinnati, OH USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: India - Culture Smart!: the essential guide to customs & culture (Paperback)

I find this book very informative and a quick reference for Indian customs. Although, you cannot touch on every aspect of a culture in a small handbook, the author has taken great pains to explain ways and means. The only caveat to avoid faux paus is to actually memorize the customs before you visit.

19 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Haven't gone to India yet But....., August 1, 2005

By	A. Tummala (New York) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I bought this book with the anticipation of eventually going to India but more so to better understand my Indian in laws. I always felt like there was something I was missing when my husband and I would visit his family. This book explained a few etiquette questions that I had. It's a good starter book but there is always room for improvement.