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When in Rome or Rio or Riyadh... : Cultural Q & As for Successful Business Behavior Around the World: Cultural Q and A's for Successful Business Behavior Around the World [Kindle Edition]

Gwyneth Olofsson (Author)

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Christina Eide, Vice President Volvo Information Technology AB

Businespeople everywhere should have this book.

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In the course of 16 years of cultural consulting, Gwyneth Olofsson has received thousands of letters, faxes and e-mails asking for advice on deciphering the confusing customs of colleagues and customers from other cultures. The result is a comprehensive selection of those queries and her insightful replies. She has chosen the topics best related to the 33 countries with the largest gross domestic product—those in which business is likely to be done.

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Format: Kindle Edition
File Size: 682 KB
Print Length: 361 pages
Page Numbers Source ISBN: 1931930066
Publisher: Intercultural Press (4 July 2004)
Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.� r.l.
Language English
ASIN: B005CI9H9U
Text-to-Speech: Enabled

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Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #491,869 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

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How to avoid cultural gaffes on ( business) trips abroad. 21 Oct 2004

By Thistoowillpass

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This is a delightful, practical but amusing book providing helpful and insightful advice for the global (business) traveller; it covers a wide range of topics from business ethics to meal-time etiquette and how generally to avoid cultural gaffes; Ms Oloffson has covered all the angles.

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Explores the fascinating variety of cultural differences 3 Jan 2005

By Midwest Book Review - Published on Amazon.com

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Written by the owner of an international training and consulting company, When In Rome Or Rio Or Riyadh: Cultural Q & As For Successful Business Behavior Around The World is a comprehensive guide especially for international businesspeople, covering common cultural misunderstandings and gaffes that can plague one in nations ranging from Australia to Venezuela. From general information on how to make small talk safely and avoid common communication problems, to body language recommendations and warnings against inappropriate gestures in different nations (for example, a raised thumb is considered offensive in Australia and the Middle East), to countless case studies of problems and communication issues brought about by different cultural norms and expectations, When In Rome Or Rio Or Riyadh is not only a "must-have" resource for globetrotters but also an engrossing to lay readers curious about the sharp differences in how folks from different nations relate. Extremely accessible and down-to-earth, When In Rome Or Rio Or Riyadh explores the fascinating variety of cultural differences from an emphatically practical perspective.

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When in Rome, or Rio, or Riyadh... 3 Nov 2004

By Mr. RP Airey - Published on Amazon.com

Format:Paperback

There were places in this book where I laughed out loud, usually at the real-life examples of "culture clashes." The letters also made me think about how my own behavior at work could be misunderstood by foreigners. I learned a lot!

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Author's comments 23 Oct 2004

By Gwyneth Olofsson - Published on Amazon.com

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I'm glad the first reviewer enjoyed my book. I've aimed to give readers information about working successfully with people from other cultures, but I also want to make them consider how our own cultures affect the ways we think and act.

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