LEADER 04413nam 22006131 450 001 9910813361803321 005 20240418095244.0 010 $a981-4484-82-2 010 $a981-261-729-9 035 $a(CKB)1000000000552329 035 $a(EBL)367863 035 $a(OCoLC)437236281 035 $a(SSID)ssj0000388885 035 $a(PQKBManifestationID)11284297 035 $a(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000388885 035 $a(PQKBWorkID)10444061 035 $a(PQKB)11366605 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC367863 035 $a(Au-PeEL)EBL367863 035 $a(CaPaEBR)ebr10775687 035 $a(EXLCZ)991000000000552329 100 $a20081014d2008 uy 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aur|n|---||||| 181 $ctxt 182 $cc 183 $acr 200 10$aCultureshock!$iTaiwan $ea survival guide to customs and etiquette /$fChris Bates, Ling-li Bates 205 $a1st ed. 210 1$aTarrytown, New York :$cMarshall Cavendish Editions,$d2008. 215 $a1 online resource (458 p.) 225 1 $aCultureShock! 300 $aDescription based upon print version of record. 311 $a0-7614-5497-7 320 $aIncludes bibliographical references (pages 285-287) and index. 327 $aCover; Title; Copyright; About the Series; Contents; Introduction; Acknowledgements; Note; Dedication; Map of Taiwan; Chapter 1 First Impressions; First Impressions Today; Chapter 2 The History of the First 'Little Tiger'; Early Settlers; The Chinese; The Europeans Arrive; Japanese Colonialisation; Uncle Sam's Turn; Taiwan On Its Own; The Weight of Tradition; Confucianism; Buddhism; Taoism; Animism and Other Spirits; Chapter 3 The Taiwanese; Face: Give and You Shall Receive; Ren Qing Wei-The Key to Your Happiness; The Taoist Worldview and its Influence on Taiwanese; Medicine and Health 327 $aMartial Arts and Longevity ExerciseGeomancy; Chapter 4 Socialising with Locals; How are Taiwanese Perceived?; How do Taiwanese Perceive Foreigners?; The Invisible Man; Relations with Ang Mos; Low and High Context Communication; Rites of Passage; Relationships; The House Visit; Chapter 5 Settling In; Visas; Resting Your Head; Surviving Your First Impressions; Accommodation; Getting Domestic Help; Banking and Money Matters; Shopping; The Art of Bargaining; Groceries; Clothes; Convenience Stores and Banking; The Three M's; Transportation; Navigation; Public Facilities and Associations 327 $aStaying Healthy and Handling EmergenciesHealth; Child Safety; Crime; Forces of Nature; Chapter 6 Cuisine of Ilha Formosa; The Meals of the Day; Regional Styles; The Bizarre, the Macho and the Illegal; Tea Time; Dining Out; Banquets; Chapter 7 Enjoying Taiwan; Entertainment; Festivals and Holidays; Hobbies to Enjoy; The Sights and Must-Sees of the Ilha Formosa; Getting Out of Taiwan; Chapter 8 Language; Mandarin; Taiwanese; What to Learn?; Ways to Learn; The Written Word; Names; Chapter 9 Business-The Meaning of Life; The Economy of Taiwan; Land of the Entrepreneur; All in the Family 327 $aAn Appointment with a Typical Taiwanese CompanyNetworking Taiwanese-style; Managing Taiwanese Staff; Business Safeguards; Business Socialising and Entertainment; Chapter 10 Taiwan at a Glance; Famous People; Places of Interest; Culture Quiz; Do's and Don'ts; Glossary; Resource Guide; Further Reading; About the Authors; Index 330 $aCultureShock! Taiwan is full of helpful advice on what to expect when you settle into the country and how to enjoy your stay in the country. This book shares insights into understanding Taiwanese traditions and values as well as the lifestyles of the Taiwanese and how to relate to them as friends and in business. Learn more about the main motivations and attitudes that shape the culture of the people and what you should do in order to build more lasting relationships with them. Also included is useful information on finding a home, understanding the language, handling tricky business negotiati 410 0$aCultureShock! 606 $aEtiquette$zTaiwan 607 $aTaiwan$xSocial life and customs 615 0$aEtiquette 676 $a915.1249045 700 $aBates$b Christopher$01658944 701 $aBates$b Ling-li$01658945 801 0$bMiAaPQ 801 1$bMiAaPQ 801 2$bMiAaPQ 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9910813361803321 996 $aCultureshock$94013301 997 $aUNINA