The Resource Culture shock! a survival guide to customs and etiquette, Taiwan, Chris Bates, Ling-li Bates
Culture shock! a survival guide to customs and etiquette, Taiwan, Chris Bates, Ling-li Bates
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- Summary
- CultureShock! Taiwan is full of helpful advice on what to expect when you settle into the country and how to enjoy your stay in the country. This book shares insights into understanding Taiwanese traditions and values as well as the lifestyles of the Taiwanese and how to relate to them as friends and in business. Learn more about the main motivations and attitudes that shape the culture of the people and what you should do in order to build more lasting relationships with them. Also included is useful information on finding a home, understanding the language, handling tricky business negotiati
- Language
- eng
- Extent
- 1 online resource (x, 292 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates)
- Contents
-
- 2.
- The History of the first "little tiger"
- Early settlers
- The Chinese
- The Europeans arrive
- Japanese colonialisation
- Uncle Sam's turn
- Taiwan on its own
- The Weight of tradition
- Confucianism
- Introduction
- Buddhism
- Taoism
- Animism and other spirits
- 3.
- The Taiwanese
- Face : give and you shall receive
- Ren qing wei -- the key to your happiness
- The Taoist world view and its influence on the Taiwanese
- Medicine and health
- Martial arts and longevity exercise
- Acknowledgments
- Geomancy
- 4.
- Socialising with the locals
- How are the Taiwanese perceived?
- How do Taiwanese perceive foreigners?
- The Invisible man
- Relations with Ang Mos
- Low and high context communication
- Rites of passage
- Relationships
- Note
- The House visit
- 5.
- Settling in
- Visas
- Resting your head
- Surviving your first impressions
- Accomodation
- Getting domestic help
- Banking and money matters
- Shopping
- Dedication
- The Art of bargaining
- Groceries
- Clothes
- Convenience stores and banking
- The Three M's
- Transportation
- Navigation
- Public facilities and associations
- Staying healthy and handling emergencies
- Health
- Map of Taiwan
- Child safety
- Crime
- Forces of nature
- 1.
- First impressions
- First impressions today
- 7.
- Enjoying Taiwan
- Entertainment
- Festivals and holidays
- Hobbies to enjoy
- The Sights and must-sees of the Ilha Formosa
- Getting out of Taiwan
- 8.
- Language
- Mandarin
- 6.
- Taiwanese
- What to learn?
- Ways to learn
- The Written word
- Names
- 9.
- Business -- the meaning of life
- The Economy of Taiwan
- Land of the entrepreneur
- All in the family
- Cuisine of Ilha Formosa
- An Appointment with a typical Taiwanese company
- Networking Taiwanese-style
- Managing Taiwanese staff
- Business safe guards
- Business socialising and entertainment
- 10.
- Taiwan at a glance
- Famous people
- Places of interest
- Culture quiz
- The Meals of the day
- Do's and don'ts
- Glossary
- Resource guide
- Further reading
- About the authors
- Index
- Regional styles
- The Bizarre, the macho and the illegal
- Tea time
- Dining out
- Banquets
- Isbn
- 9789812617293
- Label
- Culture shock! a survival guide to customs and etiquette, Taiwan
- Title
- Culture shock! a survival guide to customs and etiquette
- Title part
- Taiwan
- Statement of responsibility
- Chris Bates, Ling-li Bates
- Title variation
-
- Taiwan
- Culture shock Taiwan
- Title variation remainder
- a survival guide to customs and etiquette
- Language
- eng
- Summary
- CultureShock! Taiwan is full of helpful advice on what to expect when you settle into the country and how to enjoy your stay in the country. This book shares insights into understanding Taiwanese traditions and values as well as the lifestyles of the Taiwanese and how to relate to them as friends and in business. Learn more about the main motivations and attitudes that shape the culture of the people and what you should do in order to build more lasting relationships with them. Also included is useful information on finding a home, understanding the language, handling tricky business negotiati
- Cataloging source
- N$T
- http://library.link/vocab/creatorName
- Bates, Christopher
- Dewey number
- 915.1249
- Illustrations
-
- illustrations
- maps
- plates
- Index
- index present
- Language note
- English
- LC call number
- DS799.4
- LC item number
- .B38 2008eb
- Literary form
- non fiction
- Nature of contents
-
- dictionaries
- bibliography
- http://library.link/vocab/relatedWorkOrContributorName
- Bates, Ling-li
- Series statement
- Culture shock!
- http://library.link/vocab/subjectName
-
- Etiquette
- Taiwan
- TRAVEL
- Etiquette
- Manners and customs
- Taiwan
- Label
- Culture shock! a survival guide to customs and etiquette, Taiwan, Chris Bates, Ling-li Bates
- Antecedent source
- unknown
- Bibliography note
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 285-287) and index
- Carrier category
- online resource
- Carrier category code
-
- cr
- Carrier MARC source
- rdacarrier
- Color
- multicolored
- Content category
- text
- Content type code
-
- txt
- Content type MARC source
- rdacontent
- Contents
-
- 2.
- The History of the first "little tiger"
- Early settlers
- The Chinese
- The Europeans arrive
- Japanese colonialisation
- Uncle Sam's turn
- Taiwan on its own
- The Weight of tradition
- Confucianism
- Introduction
- Buddhism
- Taoism
- Animism and other spirits
- 3.
- The Taiwanese
- Face : give and you shall receive
- Ren qing wei -- the key to your happiness
- The Taoist world view and its influence on the Taiwanese
- Medicine and health
- Martial arts and longevity exercise
- Acknowledgments
- Geomancy
- 4.
- Socialising with the locals
- How are the Taiwanese perceived?
- How do Taiwanese perceive foreigners?
- The Invisible man
- Relations with Ang Mos
- Low and high context communication
- Rites of passage
- Relationships
- Note
- The House visit
- 5.
- Settling in
- Visas
- Resting your head
- Surviving your first impressions
- Accomodation
- Getting domestic help
- Banking and money matters
- Shopping
- Dedication
- The Art of bargaining
- Groceries
- Clothes
- Convenience stores and banking
- The Three M's
- Transportation
- Navigation
- Public facilities and associations
- Staying healthy and handling emergencies
- Health
- Map of Taiwan
- Child safety
- Crime
- Forces of nature
- 1.
- First impressions
- First impressions today
- 7.
- Enjoying Taiwan
- Entertainment
- Festivals and holidays
- Hobbies to enjoy
- The Sights and must-sees of the Ilha Formosa
- Getting out of Taiwan
- 8.
- Language
- Mandarin
- 6.
- Taiwanese
- What to learn?
- Ways to learn
- The Written word
- Names
- 9.
- Business -- the meaning of life
- The Economy of Taiwan
- Land of the entrepreneur
- All in the family
- Cuisine of Ilha Formosa
- An Appointment with a typical Taiwanese company
- Networking Taiwanese-style
- Managing Taiwanese staff
- Business safe guards
- Business socialising and entertainment
- 10.
- Taiwan at a glance
- Famous people
- Places of interest
- Culture quiz
- The Meals of the day
- Do's and don'ts
- Glossary
- Resource guide
- Further reading
- About the authors
- Index
- Regional styles
- The Bizarre, the macho and the illegal
- Tea time
- Dining out
- Banquets
- Control code
- 859537758
- Dimensions
- unknown
- Extent
- 1 online resource (x, 292 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates)
- File format
- unknown
- Form of item
- online
- Isbn
- 9789812617293
- Level of compression
- unknown
- Media category
- computer
- Media MARC source
- rdamedia
- Media type code
-
- c
- Other physical details
- illustrations (some color), maps.
- Quality assurance targets
- not applicable
- Reformatting quality
- unknown
- Sound
- unknown sound
- Specific material designation
- remote
- System control number
- (OCoLC)859537758
- Label
- Culture shock! a survival guide to customs and etiquette, Taiwan, Chris Bates, Ling-li Bates
- Antecedent source
- unknown
- Bibliography note
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 285-287) and index
- Carrier category
- online resource
- Carrier category code
-
- cr
- Carrier MARC source
- rdacarrier
- Color
- multicolored
- Content category
- text
- Content type code
-
- txt
- Content type MARC source
- rdacontent
- Contents
-
- 2.
- The History of the first "little tiger"
- Early settlers
- The Chinese
- The Europeans arrive
- Japanese colonialisation
- Uncle Sam's turn
- Taiwan on its own
- The Weight of tradition
- Confucianism
- Introduction
- Buddhism
- Taoism
- Animism and other spirits
- 3.
- The Taiwanese
- Face : give and you shall receive
- Ren qing wei -- the key to your happiness
- The Taoist world view and its influence on the Taiwanese
- Medicine and health
- Martial arts and longevity exercise
- Acknowledgments
- Geomancy
- 4.
- Socialising with the locals
- How are the Taiwanese perceived?
- How do Taiwanese perceive foreigners?
- The Invisible man
- Relations with Ang Mos
- Low and high context communication
- Rites of passage
- Relationships
- Note
- The House visit
- 5.
- Settling in
- Visas
- Resting your head
- Surviving your first impressions
- Accomodation
- Getting domestic help
- Banking and money matters
- Shopping
- Dedication
- The Art of bargaining
- Groceries
- Clothes
- Convenience stores and banking
- The Three M's
- Transportation
- Navigation
- Public facilities and associations
- Staying healthy and handling emergencies
- Health
- Map of Taiwan
- Child safety
- Crime
- Forces of nature
- 1.
- First impressions
- First impressions today
- 7.
- Enjoying Taiwan
- Entertainment
- Festivals and holidays
- Hobbies to enjoy
- The Sights and must-sees of the Ilha Formosa
- Getting out of Taiwan
- 8.
- Language
- Mandarin
- 6.
- Taiwanese
- What to learn?
- Ways to learn
- The Written word
- Names
- 9.
- Business -- the meaning of life
- The Economy of Taiwan
- Land of the entrepreneur
- All in the family
- Cuisine of Ilha Formosa
- An Appointment with a typical Taiwanese company
- Networking Taiwanese-style
- Managing Taiwanese staff
- Business safe guards
- Business socialising and entertainment
- 10.
- Taiwan at a glance
- Famous people
- Places of interest
- Culture quiz
- The Meals of the day
- Do's and don'ts
- Glossary
- Resource guide
- Further reading
- About the authors
- Index
- Regional styles
- The Bizarre, the macho and the illegal
- Tea time
- Dining out
- Banquets
- Control code
- 859537758
- Dimensions
- unknown
- Extent
- 1 online resource (x, 292 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates)
- File format
- unknown
- Form of item
- online
- Isbn
- 9789812617293
- Level of compression
- unknown
- Media category
- computer
- Media MARC source
- rdamedia
- Media type code
-
- c
- Other physical details
- illustrations (some color), maps.
- Quality assurance targets
- not applicable
- Reformatting quality
- unknown
- Sound
- unknown sound
- Specific material designation
- remote
- System control number
- (OCoLC)859537758
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