Culture Smart ! / Netherlands

CULTURE SMART! NETHERLANDSoffers illuminating insights into Dutch culture and society. It will help you to turn your visit - whether on business or for pleasure - into a memorable and enriching experience. Contents include:how to avoid culture shockDutch attitudes and valueshistorical and political backgroundreligion, customs, and traditionsthe Dutch at homeleisure, social, and cultural lifedos, don'ts, and taboosbody languagehospitality, food, and drinkgiving and receiving giftsbusiness briefinglanguage and communicationCULTURE SMART! provides essential information on attitudes, beliefs, and behaviour in different countries, ensuring that you arrive at your destination aware of basic manners, common courtesies, and sensitive issues. These concise guides tell you what to expect, how to behave, and how to establish a rapport with your hosts. This inside knowledge will enable you to steer clear of embarrassing gaffes and mistakes, feel confident in unfamiliar situations. and develop