Culture Smart Britain

The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture

Sarah Riches

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Kuperard Publishers
04 October 2024

Cultural studies; Travel & holiday guides; Business travel; Places & peoples: pictorial works; Languages & ESL; Phrase Books

Series: Culture Smart

Don't just see the sightsget to know the people.

Britain is emerging from a decade of historic change. A Scottish bid for independence saw the relationship of the four nations evolve, and the passing of the world's longest serving monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, marked the end of an era. Today, as the post-Brexit, post-Covid dust settles, the country is having to redefine itself in a multipolar world.

The challenges are many, yet so are the attributes that have enabled the peoples of these islands to find success over adversity time and again: an even-tempered reserve, tolerance, a love of fair play, a certain bloody-mindedness, and a sense of humor that turns misfortune to mirth. British pragmatism and ingenuity have ensured that, despite the setbacks, the country's economy remains the sixth largest in the world.

This new and updated edition ofCulture Smart! Britainunpacks all this and more. Penetrate the polite veneer of the people, learn about their customs and traditions, become acquainted with their values and attitudes, and your experience of this green and pleasant land will be greatly enriched.

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.

By: Sarah Riches
Imprint: Kuperard Publishers
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 3rd Revised edition
Dimensions: Height: 171mm, Width: 108mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 2.041kg
ISBN: 9781787023574
ISBN 10: 1787023575
Series: Culture Smart
Pages: 200
Publication Date: 04 October 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Born and raised in the north of England, Sarah Riches spent five years living in Japan, Hong Kong, and Taiwan before moving to London to study magazine journalism. Sarah has since specialized in travel writing. She is the author of London Almanac and writes for National Geographic Traveller, Conde Nast Traveller, Wanderlust, and Travel Almanac. She also lived in the United Arab Emirates while she was the deputy editor of Time Out Abu Dhabi. When she's not working, Sarah enjoys exploring Britain and beyond, learning about indigenous cultures, and visiting friends around the world.

Reviews for Culture Smart Britain: The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture

"""""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;""...as useful as they are entertaining,"" - Easy Jet Magazine"""