Cultureshock! Taiwan : a survival guide to customs and etiquette / / Chris Bates, Ling-li Bates |
Autore | Bates Christopher |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Tarrytown, New York : , : Marshall Cavendish Editions, , 2008 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (458 p.) |
Disciplina | 915.1249045 |
Altri autori (Persone) | BatesLing-li |
Collana | CultureShock! |
Soggetto topico | Etiquette - Taiwan |
Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
ISBN |
981-4484-82-2
981-261-729-9 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto |
Cover; 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
Martial 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 Staying 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 An 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 |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910453554103321 |
Bates Christopher | ||
Tarrytown, New York : , : Marshall Cavendish Editions, , 2008 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Cultureshock! Taiwan : a survival guide to customs and etiquette / / Chris Bates, Ling-li Bates |
Autore | Bates Christopher |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Tarrytown, New York : , : Marshall Cavendish Editions, , 2008 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (458 p.) |
Disciplina | 915.1249045 |
Altri autori (Persone) | BatesLing-li |
Collana | CultureShock! |
Soggetto topico | Etiquette - Taiwan |
ISBN |
981-4484-82-2
981-261-729-9 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto |
Cover; 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
Martial 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 Staying 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 An 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 |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910782347303321 |
Bates Christopher | ||
Tarrytown, New York : , : Marshall Cavendish Editions, , 2008 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Cultureshock! Taiwan : a survival guide to customs and etiquette / / Chris Bates, Ling-li Bates |
Autore | Bates Christopher |
Edizione | [1st ed.] |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Tarrytown, New York : , : Marshall Cavendish Editions, , 2008 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (458 p.) |
Disciplina | 915.1249045 |
Altri autori (Persone) | BatesLing-li |
Collana | CultureShock! |
Soggetto topico | Etiquette - Taiwan |
ISBN |
981-4484-82-2
981-261-729-9 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto |
Cover; 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
Martial 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 Staying 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 An 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 |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910813361803321 |
Bates Christopher | ||
Tarrytown, New York : , : Marshall Cavendish Editions, , 2008 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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