Multicultural manners

By Norine Dresser

Subjects: Communication, international cooperation, Nonfiction, Self-Improvement, Manners and customs, Communication and culture, Multiculturalism, Etiquette, Communication in international relations, New York Times reviewed, Intercultural communication, Cultural Characteristics, Communication Barriers, Cross-Cultural Comparison, Culture

Description: Both highly informative and entertaining, Multicultural Manners gives readers the understanding they need, the perfect words to say, and the correct behavior to use in a wide range of cross-cultural situations. This incisive and award-winning guide to etiquette features completely updated etiquette guidelines with special emphasis on post--September 11 culture clashes as well as a brand-new section that demystifies unfamiliar cultures in the news. Norine Dresser identifies key cross-cultural hot spots and suggests methods that foster respect for diversity. Readers will discover the dos and don'ts of successful business and social interaction, detailed tips on avoiding embarrassment in a variety of social settings, amusing firsthand accounts of cultural gaffes, a breakdown of customs, religions, languages, and ethnicities for seventy different countries, and appropriate etiquette for innumerable settings.