Culture Smart Philippines

The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture

Graham Colin-Jones, Yvonne Quahe Colin-Jones, Jorge Mojarro

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Kuperard Publishers
01 August 2021

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

Series: Culture Smart

Don’t just see the sights? get to know the people.

The Philippines may appear to be one of the most Westernised countries in Asia. However, the realities of Filipino life are complex; the façade of the English language does not run deep.

Culture Smart! Philippines gives you the inside story of this unique and attractive country and unpacks the daily lives of its inhabitants. An explanation of the values, attitudes, and customs of the Filipinos today opens the way to a more meaningful experience, while an abundance of practical information on socialising, working, shopping, and communicating will help to make it a more enjoyable experience, too.

Have a richer and more meaningful experience abroad through a better understanding of the local culture. Chapters on history, values, attitudes, and traditions will help you to better understand your hosts, while tips on etiquette and communicating will help you to navigate unfamiliar situations and avoid faux pas.

By: Graham Colin-Jones, Yvonne Quahe Colin-Jones, Jorge Mojarro
Imprint: Kuperard Publishers
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions: Height: 171mm, Width: 108mm,
ISBN: 9781787022843
ISBN 10: 1787022846
Series: Culture Smart
Pages: 200
Publication Date: 01 August 2021
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

Graham Colin-Jones is an international civil servant by profession. Yvonne Colin-Jones is a cross-cultural trainer, facilitator, and coach. Jorge Mojarro is a Spanish academic with who teaches at the University of Santo Tomas in Manila. He has traveled extensively through the Philippines and southeast Asia and has written for both scholarly and general publications, including Philippine newspapers such as Business World and Interaksyon.

Reviews for Culture Smart Philippines: 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"