Culture Smart Saudi Arabia

The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture

Nicolas Buchele

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Kuperard Publishers
01 June 2008

Travel & holiday guides; Languages & ESL; Arabic - Cultural Material; Phrase Books

Series: Culture Smart!

Saudi Arabia may seem a subdued, even dull place from a distance; but on closer acquaintance it emerges as a fascinating country, not only because of its vital political and cultural importance in the international arena, but also because of its people. Reticent but, on closer acquaintance, charming and warm hosts, the Saudis form a far less monolithic society than one might expect. Their gift for storytelling, their humour, and their endurance leave a lasting impression.

Divided by region, creed, and background but united in Islam, insular yet forever traveling abroad, and living with a foreign contingent that makes up nearly one-fifth of the population: the list goes on. So what do Saudis have in common beyond their national dressPerhaps the key characteristic is that Saudis are intensely private people. Getting to know them can be a challenge their reticence is often masked by loud voices and what can seem an arrogant attitude but it is a challenge worth taking up. Those who make the effort will encounter charismatic people capable of enormous charm and a sharp sense of humor that thrives on exaggeration.

Culture Smart! Saudi Arabia will help you get to know the people at home, at work and in the marketplace. Social, cultural and business life is demystified in concise chapters while sections of the values, customs and attitudes that inform daily life will help put everything into perspective.

By: Nicolas Buchele
Imprint: Kuperard Publishers
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 169mm, Width: 110mm, Spine: 13mm
Weight: 181g
ISBN: 9781857333510
ISBN 10: 1857333519
Series: Culture Smart!
Pages: 168
Publication Date: 01 June 2008
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Culture Smart Saudi Arabia: The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture

Culture Smart! has come to the rescue of hapless travellers...' Sunday Times Travel, ' 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, ' as useful as they are entertaining.' Easy Jet Magazine, ' offer glimpses into the psyche of a faraway world.' New York Times