Nigeria - Culture Smart!

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The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture

Häftad, Engelska, 2027

Av Diane Lemieux, Diane LeMieux

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Don't just see the sights get to know the people.Nigeria, Africa's mostpopulous country, is a nation of striking contrasts and remarkable diversity.Home to over 250 distinct ethno-linguistic groups, its landscapes range fromsandy beaches and tropical jungles to vast plains, rugged mountains, anddeserts-enough to captivate even the most adventurous explorers. But what aboutthe people who live here?While Nigeria'spopulation is vastly diverse, common threads of tradition and community unite. Ancient customs and codes of conduct influence daily life, making familiaritywith local beliefs, values, and etiquette crucial for anyone who wants tounderstand and get to know Nigerians on their terms.This updated edition of Culture Smart!Nigeria delves into the key historical events that have shaped the beliefs andattitudes that you will encounter, and offers insights into the traditions andrites of passage that you might experience and take part in as a visitor. Thereis advice on how to get around, how to socialize and communicate, and how toapproach doing business. Familiarize yourself with the Nigerian way of life andyour journey through this dynamic country will be deeply 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.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2027-02-25
Mått108 x 171 x 15 mm
Vikt213 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
SerieCulture Smart!
Antal sidor200
Upplaga2
FörlagKuperard
ISBN9781787023758

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Diane Lemieux was born in Quebec into a diplomatic family,and first moved abroad at the age of three. Her journey continued througheleven countries on five continents, during which she acquired four languages,two passports, and several cultural identities. She graduated with a B.A. inCommunication from the University of Ottawa, an M.A. in Development Studiesfrom Leeds University, a post-masters diploma in International Relations fromthe University of Amsterdam, and has a Journalism Diploma from Bath University.She started her career in international development, but decided more thantwenty years ago to pursue her passion: writing. She is the author of fourbooks, including The Mobile Life: A New Approach to Moving Anywhere and CultureSmart! Canada.

"...theperfect introduction to the weird, wonderful and downright odd quirks andcustoms of various countries," - Global Travel "...offer glimpses into the psyche of a faraway world," - New York Times "...full of fascinating, as well as common sense, tips to help youavoid embarrassing faux pas," - Observer "Culture Smart! has come to the rescue of hapless travellers," - Sunday Times Travel "...as useful as they are entertaining," - Easy Jet Magazine