Скачать книгу (размер 483 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 96) Аннотация: »The Norwegian man-hug is more a show of strength than a greeting and is usually a painful experience for the smaller of the two. There is nothing more important to Norwegians than enjoying the great outdoors. Happily, they have a lot of outdoors to enjoy. Foreigners brought up with the belief that relaxing involves lounging on the sofa may find leisure time in Norway challenging.» What makes the…
Скачать книгу (размер 483 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 96) Аннотация: Highlights the unique character and behavior of the nation. Frank, irreverent, funny — almost guaranteed to cure Xenophobia.
Скачать книгу (размер 483 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 96) Аннотация: Forewarned is forearmed — an irreverent look at the beliefs and foibles of nations, almost guaranteed to cure xenophobia. This guide to understanding the Finns explores their national characteristics with humor and style.
Скачать книгу (размер 483 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 96) Аннотация: After the considerable success of The Xenophobe's Guides series, which uncovers the quirks and curiosities of other nations for xenophobes (people who fear foreigners) a series of phrase books is now being launched for the 'xenolinguist' — people who are afraid of speaking a foreign tongue. When visitors are traveling abroad, they have to expect to meet foreigners. Most of these foreigners will…
Скачать книгу (размер 463 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 92) Аннотация: The quintessence of unspoken mutual understanding is to be found in the word yoroshiku: 'You have understood what I want you to do. I have understood that you have understood what I want you to do. Therefore I leave it up to you to finish the task and I expect it to be done in the way I want it to be done. And I thank you for understanding me and agreeing to take the trouble to do the task.' All…
Скачать книгу (размер 483 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 96) Аннотация: After the considerable success of The Xenophobe's Guides series, which uncovers the quirks and curiosities of other nations for xenophobes (people who fear foreigners) a series of phrase books is now being launched for the 'xenolinguist' — people who are afraid of speaking a foreign tongue. When visitors are traveling abroad, they have to expect to meet foreigners. Most of these foreigners will…
Скачать книгу (размер 432 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 86) Аннотация: After the considerable success of The Xenophobe's Guides series, which uncovers the quirks and curiosities of other nations for xenophobes (people who fear foreigners) a series of phrase books is now being launched for the 'xenolinguist' — people who are afraid of speaking a foreign tongue. When visitors are traveling abroad, they have to expect to meet foreigners. Most of these foreigners will…
Скачать книгу (размер 483 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 96) Аннотация: To many, the American is a strange creature: brash, loud, and a tad on the prideful side. This is a straightforward guide to all things American that explains mannerisms, food choices, attitudes, and a bevy of other idiosyncratic characteristics with plenty of wit. Perfect for novices to the country or Yankees looking for a bit of self-analysis, this is a no-holds-barred look at the red, white,…
Скачать книгу (размер 483 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 96) Аннотация: Appearances are deceptive Never make the error of underestimating the Aussies. They love to portray a casual disregard for everything around them, but no-one accidentally achieves a lifestyle as relaxed as theirs. Logic down under Aussies will twist any statistics to their own ends. One statistic doing the rounds was that 40% of drivers in accidents had been drinking. Since this left 60% of…
Скачать книгу (размер 483 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 96) Аннотация: Never overstep the mark Moderation — a treasured ideal — means a lot to the English. Their respect for it is reflected in their shared dislike of any person who goes too far. Irrational rationality The English can admire something without enjoying it, or enjoy something they suspect is fundamentally reprehensible. You can never be sure which stance they are going to take — the reassuringly…
Скачать книгу (размер 483 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 96) Аннотация: A popular perception of the Irish is that they're all fiery, freckle-faced red-heads who'll start a fight at the slightest offence (e.g., being called British). The bit about the freckles is accurate enough, but the typical Irish person has brown hair and blue eyes. And while they may be descended from the Celts, a fearless people whose warriors were known to run naked into battle, most…
Скачать книгу (размер 483 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 96) Аннотация: Straight laced and straight faced. A good Kiwi bloke plays things down and does not stand on ceremony. The rugby player who scores a try is no longer expected to look as if he is bravely accepting a death sentence but, other than in sport, emotion is not something to be shown in public, and not much in private either. A blokess is allowed more latitude. She is even expected by men to carry on a…
Скачать книгу (размер 463 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 92) Аннотация: Innate instincts. A Scotsman likes to feel that, almost by instinct, he could guddle a trout (palm it out of the water) or gralloch a deer (disembowel it with his knife), even if he spends his day driving a bus or designing software. A kilty cover-up If the Scots were to shed their seriousness, they would be noisier than the Neapolitans and wilder than the dancing Dervishes. Their reserve is not…
Скачать книгу (размер 483 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 96) Аннотация: France is a country that eats, drinks and breathes philosophy. There is not a farmer, fisherman, waiter, car-worker, shop assistant or housewife who isn't a closet Diderot or Descartes, a Saint-Simon or a Sartre. French politicians look smart because power itself is chic, attractive, seductive, and one should dress to look the part. The French electorate would never allow any government to…
Скачать книгу (размер 483 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 96) Аннотация: La Dolce Vita. The Italians live life to the fullest, and do not feel in the least bit guilty leading a life of leisure and pleasure 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 52 weeks a year. This is what life is all about: Italians do not live to work, they work to live. Achoo Brute? The most common Italian illness is hypochondria. Italians are in general extremely healthy people who spend a great deal…
Скачать книгу (размер 483 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 96) Аннотация: Soulful sadness A common trait among Swedish people is a deeply felt svarmod, a dark melancholy born out of long winters, high taxes, and a sense of being stuck far out on a geo-political and socio-economic limb. They brood a lot over the meaning of life in a self-absorbed sort of way without ever arriving at satisfactory answers. Love all The Swedes indulge in sport for leisure and sex for…
Скачать книгу (размер 320 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 64) Аннотация: After the considerable success of The Xenophobe's Guides series, which uncovers the quirks and curiosities of other nations for xenophobes (people who fear foreigners) a series of phrase books is now being launched for the 'xenolinguist' — people who are afraid of speaking a foreign tongue. When visitors are traveling abroad, they have to expect to meet foreigners. Most of these foreigners will…
Скачать книгу (размер 320 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 64) Аннотация: Speak Italian in plain English. This tongue-in-cheek guide includes informative yet cheeky phrases such as 'Excuse me, there's a horse's head in my bed' and 'Does your older brother need to come too'?
Скачать книгу (размер 483 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 96) Аннотация: A guide to understanding the Chinese which dispels or confirms preconceived prejudices with humor and insight.