CultureShock! Philippines is a survival guide for anyone living, working or wanting to discover life in the Philippines.
- Insights into the people and their culture and traditions.
- Advise on adapting into the local environment.
- Essential information on the coutnry's history, traditions, beliefs, etiquette, cusine and leisure activities.
- Suggestions on how to get the most out of the travel experience.
- Linguistic help and hints on how to learn the language and do business.
- A useful list of foreign words and phrases and a conprehensive resource guide.
- A glossary books for further reading and a list of interesting websites for additonal reference.
- Lively and humorous illustrations that capture the essence of the text.
- A section of full colour images that give a flavour of the destination.
CultureShock! Philippines is a survival guide for anyone living, working or wanting to discover life in the Philippines. Settling into a foreign land is never easy but with this book, you will learn to understand the importance of amor-propio, appreciate the Filipino ways and learn about the history and culture of this diverse country. Find out the importance of family to the FIlipinos, how to communicate with the locals and learn the appropriate business etiquette. Packed with a resource guide, glossary, contact numbers and useful advice, CultureShock! Philippines is essential for anyone wanting to fit in and enjoy life in the Philippines.
