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"Roger Axtell is an international Emily Post."-The New Yorker
Roger Axtell's latest eye-opening guide to the pitfalls awaitingthe business and leisure traveler is his funniest and most usefulyet. Building on two invaluable ideas-"laughter has no accent" and"no matter where you travel in our world, there is one form ofcommunication that is understood-the smile"-Axtell expertlycombines fascinating business and leisure lore, more than 300hilarious anecdotes, and loads of entertaining, invaluable adviceon proper etiquette in dozens of countries. From embarrassingdining debacles to unintentionally lewd gestures, this delightfulguide shows how to avoid cultural faux pas as you sidesteppotential misunderstandings. If all else fails, always be ready tolaugh at yourself!
Includes 26 whimsical illustrations by the award-winning cartoonistMel Casson
* Discusses the often comical gaffes arising from differencesbetween American English and the English spoken in Great Britain,Australia, and Canada
* Features dozens of cunning cognates, misinterpreted signs,unknowingly funny gestures, and business blunders to watch outfor
* Helps travelers recognize the where, when, and how of using humorabroad
"Roger Axtell is an international Emily Post."-The New Yorker
Roger Axtell's latest eye-opening guide to the pitfalls awaitingthe business and leisure traveler is his funniest and most usefulyet. Building on two invaluable ideas-"laughter has no accent" and"no matter where you travel in our world, there is one form ofcommunication that is understood-the smile"-Axtell expertlycombines fascinating business and leisure lore, more than 300hilarious anecdotes, and loads of entertaining, invaluable adviceon proper etiquette in dozens of countries. From embarrassingdining debacles to unintentionally lewd gestures, this delightfulguide shows how to avoid cultural faux pas as you sidesteppotential misunderstandings. If all else fails, always be ready tolaugh at yourself!
Includes 26 whimsical illustrations by the award-winning cartoonistMel Casson
* Discusses the often comical gaffes arising from differencesbetween American English and the English spoken in Great Britain,Australia, and Canada
* Features dozens of cunning cognates, misinterpreted signs,unknowingly funny gestures, and business blunders to watch outfor
* Helps travelers recognize the where, when, and how of using humorabroad
This book title, Do's and Taboos of Humor Around the World (Stories and Tips from Business and Life), ISBN: 9780471254034, by Roger E. Axtell, published by Wiley (November 16, 1998) is available in paperback. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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