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An illuminating and practical guide to the culture, traditions, values, and way of life in modern-day Poland. Written for travellers, those going abroad for work, and armchair travellers who want to learn about new cultures.
Contents include:
- Local customs and traditions
- The impact of religion, history, and politics
- Eating and drinking, Polish style
- The Poles at home, work, and play
- Communication, spoken and unspoken
- Dos, don'ts, and taboos
- Local business etiquette for those travelling for work.
This title is part of the Culture Smart! series, which includes guides to over 100 countries around the world.
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This title is part of the Culture Smart! series, which includes guides to over 100 countries around the world.
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Endorsements
"...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
"...offer glimpses into the psyche of a faraway world." — New York Times
"...as useful as they are entertaining." — Easy Jet Magazine
Reviews
"A fabulous, informative book about everything Polish. I highly recommend to anyone interested in Polish culture."
"The content of this book is unique and incredibly useful for anyone planning a trip to Poland or with an interest in Poland."
"Terrific. One of those rare instances where you get much more than you expect. I found the information on Polish people and culture to be very useful." Amazon Reader Reviews
Author Biography
Gregory Allen, Ph.D., is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Bolton, specializing in cross-cultural management in Central and Eastern Europe and contemporary Philosophy. Having lived in Poland for over a decade, he has written for a number of academic publications on Poland and other countries in the region as well as magazine articles and book editorials.
Magdalena Lipska is a Warsaw native with a great love for travel and foreign cultures. A graduate in Japanese Studies from Warsaw University, she is fluent in Japanese and spent a year in Osaka furthering her language and intercultural skills on a Japanese government-sponsored scholarship program. Today, she is an interpreter, translator, and private tutor specializing in Japanese and English.
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- Publisher Kuperard
- Publication Date September 2023
- Orginal LanguageEnglish
- ISBN/Identifier 9781787023307
- Publication Country or regionUnited Kingdom
- FormatPaperback
- Primary Price 10.99 GBP
- Pages200
- ReadershipGeneral
- Publish StatusPublished
- Copyright Year2023
- Dimensions6.75 x 4.25 inches
- Illustration40 Images, Greyscale
- SeriesCulture Smart!
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