Essential Do?s and Taboos

"Roger Axtell is an internationalist Emily Post." —The New Yorker International business and leisure travel etiquette expert Roger Axtell?s bestselling Do?s and Taboos books have helped hundreds of thousands of business travelers and tourists avoid the missteps and misunderstandings the world traveler can encounter. In Essential Do?s and Taboos, Axtell shares the wisdom he has compiled over a lifetime of international experience. Whether you need to know the best time of year to set up a business meeting in Germany or why the O.K. sign is not O.K. in Brazil, you?ll find practical, fascinating, culture–savvy, up–to–date advice to help you steer clear of faux pas and face the world with confidence. Essential Do?s and Taboos features: Information on customs, protocol, etiquette, hand gestures, and body language Fresh advice regarding Internet business and communication options Country–specific chapters on eleven popular locations—from...