- Paperback: 262 pages
- Publisher: Marshall Cavendish; 3 edition (1 Feb 2009)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0761454896
- ISBN-13: 978-0761454892
- Product Dimensions: 20.8 x 12.4 x 2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
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- #57 in Books > Travel & Holiday > Countries & Regions > Asia > Far East
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"The CultureShock!" series is a dynamic and indispensable range of guides for those travellers who are looking to truly understand the countries they are visiting. Each title explains the customs, traditions, social and business etiquette in a lively and informative style. "CultureShock!" authors, all of whom have experienced the joys and pitfalls of cultural adaptation, are ideally placed to provide warm and informative advice to those who seek to integrate seamlessly into diverse cultures. The books in this series have a friendly and honest writing style and are full of personal experiences, practical advice and useful information. Each "CultureShock!" book contains: insights into the people and their culture and traditions; advice on adapting into the local environment; linguistic help and hints on how to learn the language and do business; a useful list of foreign words and phrases and a comprehensive resource guide; and how to get the most out of your travel experience.
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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought this book just before flying out to Korea on a business trip which had been arranged at short notice. I knew nothing about Korea, its people, or its customs.
This book is not a tourist guide; it won't tell you what to see or where to go. However, it gives a brilliantly concise introduction to Korean history and culture. Aimed at the Westerner who is going to live in Korea, it has sections which the brief visitor will not need.
However, it is superb even for people like myself who are only there for a week. If, like myself, you would never have known or guessed that in Korea it is incredibly impolite to blow your nose at the table, even when the food is really spicy and making everybody's (even the Koreans') nose run, then you need this book. Likewise, if you're in the habit of topping up a glass of wine, you need to read this book. In short, it made my visit to 'the land of morning calm' far more pleasant and enjoyable than it would have been anyway.
18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought this book before I moved to Korea and it helped me a lot during the 12 month I spent there. The Korean culture is very different to any European and without this book life in Seoul would have been much more difficult.
23 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I got the book as I am planning to visit South Korea. I have a good few Korean nationals as friends and while they did explain some things about their culture, it is amazing what is taken for granted.
There was a lot in the book that I had already experienced in dealing with Koreans and at the time were embarrassing or frustrating to me.
A good example of something that was rude but is perfectly normal is when a Korean is walking with you and meets a friend who you do not know. They will both ignore you until the conversation ends. It explains in detail why this is.
There are many more examples like this. Too many to put into a review. I strongly recommend this book if you are planning to go to South Korea.
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A good starting point
Although an informative look at Korean culture, I found this book to be a little outdated in some respects. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Carolyn Mack
Usefull
This book helped prepare me for a short business trip to Korea - it was invaluable as a quick hit. The Koreans are wonderful but the culture is still so powerful and strange to... Read more
Published on 2 Dec 2009 by Turnips
Inside information into Korea
A fantastic book. I will be teaching shortly in Korea for a year and I bought this book on the recommendation of others, I can say I haven't been disappointed. Read more
Published on 10 Jun 2009 by Mr. J. D. Brownlie
Good guide to Korean life
I got the book before moving to Seoul (I'm still living there and will be there for another few years). Read more
Published on 4 April 2008 by BTL
A bit out of date for Seoul city
I bought this book and read through to get an idea of the culture before travelling out to Seoul on business. Read more
Published on 29 July 2007 by C. Grant GT Ltd
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