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Record Nr.

UNINA9910817883003321

Autore

Benesh Gina Crocetti <1965->

Titolo

United Arab Emirates : a survival guide to customs and etiquette / / Gina Crocetti Benesh

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Tarrytown, NY, : Marshall Cavendish Editions, 2010, c2008

ISBN

981-4435-78-3

981-261-734-5

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (273 p.)

Collana

Culture shock!

Disciplina

915.35704

953.57

Soggetti

Etiquette - United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates Description and travel

United Arab Emirates Social life and customs

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. 255-257) and index.

Nota di contenuto

Cover; Content; Introduction; Acknowlegements; Map; Chapter 1; Chapter 2; Chapter 3; Chapter 4; Chapter 5; Chapter 6; Chapter 7; Chapter 8; Chapter 9; Chapter 10; Culture Quiz; Do's & Don't; Glossary; Resource Guide; Further Reading; About The Authors; Index

Sommario/riassunto

CultureShock! United Arab Emirates orientates you into a country that is moving forward at a breathtaking pace unlike any other. The thriving economy attracts a large and diverse expatriate workforce, while luxurious hotels, spectacular skyscrapers and top-class shopping places continue to draw tourists from all corners of the globe. Beneath this cosmopolitan surface though is a culture deeply rooted in Arabic tradition and tribal values that continue to exist till this day. Learn more about the Emiratis' lifestyles, mentalities and religious practices, and pick up vital tips on how to behave,