| Description |
200 pages ; 18 cm. |
| Series |
Culture smart!
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| Contents |
Key History - Politics - Economic Life - Values - Attitudes - Religion - Traditions - Taboos - Festivals & Holidays - Friendships & Family - Women in Society - Humour - Hospitality & Home life - Cultural Life - Cuisine & Dining Out - Socializing - Dos and Don'ts - Business Etiquette - Punctuality & Time Keeping - Meetings & Presentations - Negotiating - Bureaucracy - Communication & Language - Tips |
| Summary |
Whether you are setting off to Poland to travel, learn, work or relocate, this guide to the country will provide a wealth of information on everything from cultural sensitivities to business and socialising. It offers an in-depth insight to the customs and culture of Poland, an area where many other guidebooks only scratch the surface. Have a more meaningful and successful time abroad through a better understanding of the local culture. Chapters on values, attitudes, customs, and daily life will help you make the most of your visit, while tips on etiquette and communication will help you navigate unfamiliar situations and avoid faux pas.Culture Smart! guides provide travelers with vital information about the values and attitudes of the people they will meet, and practical advice on how to make the most of their time abroad. Travelers to Poland in particular, a country in transition from its Communist past, need to be open-minded and well-informed. Today's Poland is very much a mix of the old and the new, and the two are not always in harmony. Background knowledge of the land, people, and history is crucial to understanding who the Poles are today: the Polish sense of identity has been forged by history, and the reader is introduced to the main events of Poland's turbulent past. A chapter on values and attitudes provides essential insights into this relationship-based society, and will help visitors understand why things are done the way they are. Further chapters describe important festivals and rites of passage, as well as how Poles go about their daily social and work lives. Valuable advice is also offered on how to get along with them. The Polish people are warm and generous and place great value on personal relationships. Show an interest in their history and culture, and your welcome will be warmer still. |
| Subject |
National characteristics, Polish.
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Etiquette -- Poland.
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Poland -- Social life and customs -- 21st century.
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Poland -- Guidebooks.
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| Added Author |
Allen, Gregory (Lecturer), author.
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Lipska, Magdalena, author.
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| Other Title |
Poland 2023 |
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Culture smart Poland 2023 |
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Culture smart Poland : the essential guide to customs & culture 2023 |
| ISBN |
9781787023307 paperback |
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1787023303 paperback |
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