- Paperback: 272 pages
- Publisher: Profile Books (3 July 2008)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1861971702
- ISBN-13: 978-1861971708
- Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 13 x 0.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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580,213 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #48 in Books > Travel & Holiday > Countries & Regions > Asia > China > Beijing
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"'A delight to read, and full of funny, helpful and thought-provoking information.' John Simpson, BBC World Affairs Editor 'A funny and fascinating reminder that the British Way is definitely not the Only Way... this is essentially the Rough Guide to Not Getting Beaten Up Abroad.' Danny Wallace, author of Yes Man"
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Why shouldn't you offer to pay for your share of the meal in China? Or say 'chin-chin' as you raise your glass in Japan? Or use the 'thumbs-up' sign to mean 'that's OK' in Sardinia?
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
fun round up of global etiquette,
This review is from: Going Dutch in Beijing: The International Guide to Doing the Right Thing (Hardcover)
I picked this book up in a shop and soon got engrossed. It's basically a lighthearted look at differing manners and customs around the world. There's a funny section near the start on the way different gestures can be misunderstood. "Thumbs-up", for example, totally innocuous here in the UK, can be considered very rude apparently in parts of the Middle East. The book moves on to examine conversational no-nos in different parts of the world, before discussing clothes, drinking toasts (intriguing section), meals etc etc. Towards the end it goes a bit deeper, with a look at romance, marriage, and even funerals. There's an interesting chapter right at the end about particular words that mean special things in different cultures. All in all, an excellent read, especially for anyone about to travel to some far flung part of the globe where they do things differently.
4.0 out of 5 stars
entertaining culture shock,
By paul povey (manchester, UK) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Going Dutch in Beijing: The International Guide to Doing the Right Thing (Hardcover)
Lots of entertaining tidbits in this book, tho' how useful it would really be for someone setting out on a particular journey abroad I'm not so sure. I think it's more for the person who wants to sit comfortably in their armchair (or toilet,even) chuckling at the idea that they eat deep-fried guinea pig in South America or chocolate-coated ants in Mexico. I also liked the detailed descriptions of how to perform at a japanese tea ceremony or chinese banquet. I don't suppose I will ever get to one of these, but still - it's nice to know. Personally speaking, I thought the section on business could have done with some expansion. This stuff about countries that care about punctuality and countries that don't, different negotiating styles, decision making traits and so on was worthy of a deeper look. Anyway, a good fun read for armchair travellers, I'd say.
0 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
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This review is from: Going Dutch in Beijing: The International Guide to Doing the Right Thing (Hardcover)
I bought this book thinking it would be a guide to customs etc in China/Beijing or at least be Asia focused. However it is a collection of customs and guidance of what to do and not do around the globe. I did feel a conned. Other going Dutch guides are probably the same just with the appropriate cover. The readability is poor and there is very little wit. My advise is go make mistakes provide a laugh for the locals with bad/miss pronunciation. laugh with them. Any attempt is appreciated and is usually warmly rewarded.
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