American Ways: a Cultural Guide to the United States, 3rd ed. by
Whether you're a businessperson beginning to work in the United States or a foreign student visiting for a semester, this new edition of American Ways will help you navigate America's diverse and changing culture. From the deep-seated attitudes that mark the American character to customs and everyday activities, American Ways explores the tapestry of the country's life, providing invaluable information on cultural values, politics, education, religion, and relationships.
Culture Wise America (print) by
Travellers often underestimate the depth of cultural isolation they can face abroad, particularly in a country with a different language. America is seen by many people as an ‘easy’ option, with its English language, movie and TV ‘familiarity’, long history of immigration and millions of annual visitors. However, sooner or later, most newcomers find certain aspects of American life alien – holidays, patriotism and tipping – and some come unstuck as a result. Culture Wise America will help you understand America and its people, and adapt to the American way of life. Most importantly, it will enable you to quickly feel at home.
Culture wise Canada (print) by
Culture Wise Canada is essential reading for anyone planning to visit Canada, whether for business or pleasure, for a few days holiday or to start a new life. It is guaranteed to help newcomers avoid cultural and social gaffes; make friends and influence people; and enhance their understanding of Canada and the Canadian people.
Living in the USA (print) by
Short-term visitors to the U.S. will find advice for surviving customs and immigration, finding an apartment, doing business, obtaining health care, and navigating the supermarket, bank and post office. If you plan to stay longer, you will find practical pointers for getting along at work, school, and at home; buying a house; making and keeping American friends; and understanding dominant American values in a diverse and complex society. Living in the U.S.A. is a comprehensive guide to attitudes, customs, manners and daily life in the United States.
United States of America: a fearless guide to understanding the United States of America (print) by
A cultural look at the United States for people doing business there. People from other countries will find the discussion of American values and customs helpful for developing business relationships with Americans. Americans will appreciate the regional and state chapters for their detailed descriptions of the cultural differences in different regions.
Doing Business in Latin America: Challenges and Opportunities by
Doing Business in Latin America integrates practitioners' and scholars' ideas to examine business conducted in Latin America through the lens of international business and globalization. It introduces, discusses, and explains in detail the historical, economic, cultural, political, and technological impacts of globalization and business conduct in Latin American countries. It also considers the contemporary business environment of the area, looking at how current country and regional factors have affected the process of starting and operating businesses.
Doing business in Mexico: a practical guide (print) by
This book is a primer on all aspects of doing business in Mexico, with practical examples that illustrate the risks and benefits of Mexican business operations. It provides the basic knowledge that all prospective investors and entrepreneurs in Mexico need, especially in the light of NAFTA.
Doing business in the new Latin America, 2nd ed. (print) by
This book serves as an insider's travel guide and trader's manual for understanding the region's market environment and best export sales opportunities in each of its countries. It lays the groundwork for finding and developing ideal prospects while avoiding pitfalls and foreigners' faux pas.
Global etiquette guide to Mexico and Latin America by
Authored by one of the world's leading cross-cultural experts.Invaluable for both business and leisure travelers.Comprehensive and practical coverage.
International business etiquette: Latin America (print) by
Offers advice on business attire, entertaining, public manners, meeting etiquette, gratutities, toasts, and considerations for doing business in Latin American countries.
Kiss, bow, or shake hands: Latin America (print) by
This volume explores how people from various cultures in Latin America perceive information and negotiate business deals. It covers topics such as gift-giving, value systems, cognitive styles and personal space.
Latin American business cultures (print) by
How often has an American or European businessman been astonished to have his Mexican or Brazilian counterpart break off discussions without explanation and refuse to return his calls? This book helps non-Latin American businesses address the region. If you want to study or work in Latin America this is a must read.
Mexicans and Americans: cracking the cultural code by
This book gets to the heart of our differences and lays the groundwork for cultural fluency. Steeped in the richness of Mexican culture and history, Ned Crouch helps us understand the most critical elements that determine what works and what doesn't when Mexicans and Americans come together in business: our different views of time and space, and our construction and use of language. He debunks the manana stereotype and offers specific advice on how to cross the cultural divide that separates us.
Travelers' guide to Latin American customs and manners (print) by
How to converse, dine, tip, drive, bargain, dress, make friends, and conduct business in Central and South America.
Understanding Spanish-speaking South Americans: bridging hemispheres by
So much the same yet so different, the nine Spanish-Speaking nations of South America are united by similar cultural themes yet differentiated by ethnicity and race, degree of European immigration, geographical influences, and temperament. Skye Stephenson weaves the dual threads of Spanish political and religious history, often referred to as the sword and the cross, into a tapestry of cultural insights for these diverse countries: personalisimo, class, gender, identity, dignity, the importance of appearances, and more.