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Costa Rica - Culture Smart!: The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture by Jane Ko

Description: Costa Rica - Culture Smart! by Jane Koutnik 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. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Costa Rica is renowned both for its tropical beauty and for the warmth of the Ticos its people s own name for themselves. The Ticos have a wonderful enthusiasm for life, shown as much in their passion for soccer as in their demonstrations in support of human rights. They are also a proud people, who cherish their democracy in an area that has seen generations of political unrest.There has been burgeoning development in Costa Rica over the last decade. With rapid growth, however, have come growing pains. The middle class is expanding, but there is still a significant and increasing amount of poverty in the country. Over the past few years there has been a profound movement of population to the towns of the Central Valley. Higher education is now the norm for young Ticos, which has put a strain on the national universities, and private universities have opened to meet the need. All these changes have created a challenge for the government in fulfilling the demands of development.Culture Smart! Costa Rica aims to explore the complex human realities of modern Costa Rican life. Through the descriptions of the country s history, geography, customs, and traditions, you can see how regional differences and shared values and attitudes have developed. You will get a glimpse of the Ticos home life, of how they do business, and of how they socialize. Armed with this information, you will be better equipped to understand your hosts and to enjoy your visit to the full. Bienvenidos! Author Biography Jane Koutnik is a teacher, translator, writer, and craft jeweler who has lived in Costa Rica for more than thirty years. After graduating in Philosophy and English from the University of California at San Diego, she traveled to Costa Rica, fell in love with the country, and decided to make it home. Over the years she has worked for mutual EnglishSpanish understanding in her local rural community, and has contributed to several guidebooks and tourist magazines. Her passion for the environment has also led her to devote time and energy to conservation, working with the government, the local community, and environmental groups. 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 Review Culture Smart! has come to the rescue of hapless travellers... Sunday Times Travel, the perfect introduction to the weird, wonderful and downright odd quirks and customs of various countries. Global Travel, full of fascinating, as well as common sense, tips to help you avoid embarrassing faux pas. Observer, as useful as they are entertaining. Easy Jet Magazine, offer glimpses into the psyche of a faraway world. New York Times Long Description Costa Rica is renowned both for its tropical beauty and for the warmth of the Ticos its people s own name for themselves. The Ticos have a wonderful enthusiasm for life, shown as much in their passion for soccer as in their demonstrations in support of human rights. They are also a proud people, who cherish their democracy in an area that has seen generations of political unrest.There has been burgeoning development in Costa Rica over the last decade. With rapid growth, however, have come growing pains. The middle class is expanding, but there is still a significant and increasing amount of poverty in the country. Over the past few years there has been a profound movement of population to the towns of the Central Valley. Higher education is now the norm for young Ticos, which has put a strain on the national universities, and private universities have opened to meet the need. All these changes have created a challenge for the government in fulfilling the demands of development.Culture Smart! Costa Rica aims to explore the complex human realities of modern Costa Rican life. Through the descriptions of the country s history, geography, customs, and traditions, you can see how regional differences and shared values and attitudes have developed. You will get a glimpse of the Ticos home life, of how they do business, and of how they socialize. Armed with this information, you will be better equipped to understand your hosts and to enjoy your visit to the full. Bienvenidos! Review Text Culture Smart! has come to the rescue of hapless travellers, Sunday Times Travel - ...the perfect introduction to the weird, wonderful and downright odd quirks and customs of various countries, Global Travel - ...full of fascinating, as well as common sense Details ISBN1857336658 Author Jane Koutnik Pages 168 Publisher Kuperard Language English ISBN-10 1857336658 ISBN-13 9781857336658 Media Book Format Paperback Illustrations Yes Edition 2nd Revised edition Year 2012 Short Title CULTURE SMART CULTURE SMART CO Imprint Kuperard Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Replaces 9781857333244 Subtitle The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture Series Number 40 UK Release Date 2012-05-24 NZ Release Date 2012-05-24 Edition Description Revised edition Series Culture Smart! Publication Date 2012-05-24 DEWEY 917.28604527 Audience General AU Release Date 2012-10-01 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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