- ISBN13: 9781558689411
- Condition: USED – VERY GOOD
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Whether you’re conducting business, traveling for pleasure, or even relocating abroad, one mistake with customs or etiquette can leave a bad taste in everyone’s mouth. International travelers, now more than ever, are not just individuals from the United States, but ambassadors and impression makers for the country as a whole. Newly updated, redesigned, and resized for maximum shelf appeal for travelers of all ages, Culture Shock! country and city guides make up the … More >>
Culture Shock! Thailand: A Survival Guide to Customs and Etiquette
I can’t tell you what I think… I ordered this book on July 18th 2006,every few weeks you would send me a notice that I would have to agree to wait or it would be cancelled. After 3 MONTHS you sent me a notice that it was not in stock, nor would you be re-ordering it. Excuse me if I don’t gush with praise.
Aside from that I find your services quite helpful, thanks.
Rating: 1 / 5
I don’t know the race of the author, but in my opinion, it seems to be written from the perspective of a white, American business man. Perhaps this was intentional for the sake of marketing, but I found it difficult to relate to. A appreciate the “realists” perspective, and found some helpful information, but I would not recommend this book to my friends.
Rating: 3 / 5
I bought this book because I have moved to Thailand for one year… the information in it is spot-on, and it’s a good overview to a lot of the social rules that can help you to avoid making too many faux pas! I gave it only 4 stars because I found the “doing business in Thailand” section to be mostly geared toward “the expat manager”, which I certainly am not. I would have appreciated more general information on workplace participation, but without the assumption that the reader of the book will be the person in-charge of the workplace (I am an international volunteer! So, low on the totem pole). Still, for coverage of religious rules and the BIG taboos like feet/head and jaai rawn/jaai yen… it gives plenty of coverage.
Rating: 4 / 5
Having lived in Thailand for several years, I have been searching for a book that captures the unique culture of Thailand. THIS IS THE BOOK. Culture Shock: Thailand explains the obvious and not so obvious aspects of Thais and their culture. For any one visiting or living in Thailand, read this book before going. The culture quiz at the end of the book has also been helpful when I have taught Thai culture to groups preparing to visit Thailand.
Rating: 5 / 5
This book is geared toward men. Aside from the tiny, basic “if you’re a woman be cautious” warning, the writer consistently assumes the reader is a guy. It’s annoying, and renders the book to be of limited value for over half the population.
Rating: 2 / 5