Culture Smart Canada

The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture

Diane Lemieux, Juliana Tzvetkova

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Kuperard Publishers
01 September 2023

Sociology: customs & traditions; Travel & holiday guides; Languages & ESL; French - Cultural Material; Phrase Books

Series: Culture Smart!

Don't just see the sights ― get to know the people.

Unsuspecting outsiders often assume that Canadians are just like their American neighbors, if perhaps a little more modest. However, there is much more to it than that. Canadian society is a complex mosaic of distinct cultural identities that vary from province to province, and with high levels of immigration, it is one of the most multicultural societies in the world. The country’s unique development through devolution, rather than revolution, affects the way Canadians view the world and their place in it, and numerous events of the last decade have challenged their self-image and tested its substance.

Culture Smart! Canada takes you to the heart of this diverse nation. It unpacks the key chapters in their history, describes the values that Canadians hold dear, and the attitudes that you are likely to encounter. It introduces you to the people and describes their way of life, at home, work, and play.

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! 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

By: Diane Lemieux, Juliana Tzvetkova
Imprint: Kuperard Publishers
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: Revised edition
Dimensions: Height: 170mm, Width: 110mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 205g
ISBN: 9781787023246
ISBN 10: 1787023249
Series: Culture Smart!
Pages: 200
Publication Date: 01 September 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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

Diane Lemieux was born in Quebec into a diplomatic family, and first moved abroad at the age of three. Her journey continued through eleven countries on five continents, during which she acquired four languages, two passports, and several cultural identities. After completing studies in the fields of Communication, Development, International Relations, and Journalism, Diane embarked on a career in international development before deciding to pursue her passion: writing. She is the author of four books, including The Mobile Life: A New Approach to Moving Anywhere and Culture Smart! Nigeria. Juliana Tzvetkova is an academic and intercultural intelligence trainer with a passion for education. She was born and educated in Bulgaria, where she gained a Ph.D. in Social Philosophy. In the late 1990s she moved to Canada with her family and taught at community colleges in Toronto. She has since worked on educational projects around the globe-from Bulgaria to Angola, Canada to China, the UAE to Kazakhstan. Today she works in student recruitment and continues to provide intercultural intelligence training as well as developing her personal cultural project, Kanadiana.

Reviews for Culture Smart Canada: 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;""...as useful as they are entertaining,"" - Easy Jet Magazine"""