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Publisher Comments:

Whether you travel for business, pleasure, or a combination of the two, the ever-popular "Culture Shock!" series belongs in your backpack or briefcase. Get the nuts-and-bolts information you need to survive and thrive wherever you go. "Culture Shock!" country guides are easy-to-read, accurate, and entertaining crash courses in local customs and etiquette. "Culture Shock!" practical guides offer the inside information you need whether you're a student, a parent, a globetrotter, or a working traveler. "Culture Shock!" at your Door guides equip you for daily life in some of the world's most cosmopolitan cities. And "Culture Shock!" Success Secrets guides offer relevant, practical information with the real-life insights and cultural know-how that can make the difference between business success and failure.<P>Each "Culture Shock!" title is written by someone who's lived and worked in the country, and each book is packed with practical, accurate, and enjoyable information to help you find your way and feel at home.

Book News Annotation:

A practical and humorous guide to living and traveling in Laos for Westerners, with chapters on history, language, people, religion, food, getting around, and setting up house. Includes b&w photos and cartoons, plus culture tips and a quiz with explained answers.
Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 204-206) and index.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9781558683013
Author:
Mansfield, Stephen
Publisher:
Graphic Arts Center Publishing Company
Location:
Portland, Or. :
Subject:
Social life and customs
Subject:
Etiquette
Subject:
Travel and travel guides
Subject:
Asia - Southeast
Subject:
Southeast Asia
Subject:
Laos
Subject:
Culture shock.
Subject:
Culture shock -- Laos.
Subject:
Asia - Southeast Asia
Subject:
Laos Social life and customs.
Subject:
Etiquette -- Laos.
Copyright:
1997
Series:
Culture Shock! A Survival Guide to Customs & Etiquette
Series Volume:
v. 53
Publication Date:
May 1997
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
211
Dimensions:
7.80x5.14x.56 in. .40 lbs.
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