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050 _aDS 660 .R63 2016
100 _aRoces, Alfredo
_eauthor
245 0 _aCulture shock! Philippines :
_ba survival guide to customs and etiquette /
_cAlfredo Roces and Grace Roces
250 _a9th edition.
260 _aSingapore :
_bMarshall Cavendish Publications Limited,
_cc2016
300 _axi, 353 pages ;
_c21 cm.
365 _bUSD11
504 _aIncludes index.
505 _aChapter 1. First Impressions -- Chapter 2. Overview and History -- Chapter 3. People -- Chapter 4. Socialising -- Chapter 5. Setting In -- Chapter 6. Eating and entertaining -- Chapter 7. Culture and travel -- Chapter 8. Mind your language -- Chapter 9. Doing Business in the Philippines -- Chapter 10. Fast Facts about the Philippines.
520 _aCultureShock! 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.
650 _aETIQUETTE
700 _aRoces, Grace
_eco-author
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_cREF
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