Culture Smart guides help travellers have a more meaningful and successful time abroad through a better understanding of the local culture. Chapters on values, attitudes, customs, and daily life will help you make the most of your visit, while tips on etiquette and communication will help you navigate unfamiliar situations and avoid faux pas.
Slovenia - Culture Smart! : The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture
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Table of Contents
Brief History Politics - Economic Life Traditions - Friendships & Family Relationships Bureaucracy Religion Humour - Local Holidays Taboos Invitations Gifts Dress - Business etiquette - Punctuality & Appointments - Team working Communication Negotiating - Women in Society Tips - Eating Out - Traditional Food - Dos and Don t - Making Friends
Author Description
Jason Blake is employed in the English Department at the University of Ljubljana. In addition to Culture Smart Slovenia!, his books include Canadian Hockey Literature, and two free writing guides on avoiding common mistakes in English (101 English Tips and the follow-up 102 English Tips). He has translated widely from Slovenian (and less widely from German). At the moment he is translating Jasmin B. Frelih s novel Na/pol (In/Half), which won the European Union Prize for Literature.