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Culture Shock! Japan: A Survival Guide to Customs and Etiquette

by P. Sean Bramble · 2004

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Whether you're conducting business, traveling for pleasure, or even relocating abroad, one mistake with customs or etiquette can leave a bad taste in everyone's mouth. International travelers, now more than ever, are not just individuals from the United States, but ambassadors and impression makers for the country as a whole. Newly updated, redesigned, and resized for maximum shelf appeal for travelers of all ages, Culture Shock! country and city guides make up the most complete reference series for customs and etiquette you can find. These are not just travel guides; these are guides for a way of life.

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JapanJapanMore like thisLess of thisAsiaAsiaMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
Length
medium · 286 pages

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