Roces, Alfredo.

CultureShock! Philippines : A Survival Guide to Customs and Etiquette. - 1st ed. - 1 online resource (353 pages)

Cover -- CONTENTS -- INTRODUCTION -- ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS -- DEDICATION -- MAP OF THE PHILIPPINES -- FIRST IMPRESSIONS -- OVER VIEW AND HISTORY -- PEOPLE -- SOCIALISING -- Colour Photo -- SETTLING IN -- EATING ANDENTERTAINING -- CULTURE AND TRAVEL -- MIND YOUR LANGUAGE -- DOING BUSINESSIN THE PHILIPPINES -- FAST FACTS ABOUT THE PHILIPPINES -- Colour Photo -- CULTURE QUIZ -- DO'S AND DON'TS -- GLOSSARY -- RESOURCE GUIDE -- FURTHER READING -- ABOUT THE AUTHORS -- INDEX.

CultureShock! Philippines is a survival guide for anyone living, working or wanting to discover life in the Philippines. Settling into a foreign land is never easy, but with this book you will learn to understand the importance of "amor-propio", appreciate the Filipino ways and learn about the history and culture of this diverse country. Find out the importance of family to the Filipinos, how to communicate with the locals and learn the appropriate business etiquette. Packed with a resource guide, glossary, contact numbers, website addresses and useful advice, CultureShock! Philippines is essential for anyone wanting to fit in and enjoy life in the Philippines.

9789814634908


Etiquette -- Philippines.
National characteristics – Philippines.
Social life and customs – Philippines.
Description and travel -- Philippines.


Electronic books.

M83 2005eb

915.99042;915.990452