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Culture Shock! China: A Survival Guide to Customs and Etiquette Paperback – May 1, 2011
by Angie Eagan (Author), Rebecca Weiner (Author)
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With over three million copies in print, CultureShock! is a bestselling series of culture and etiquette guides covering countless destinations around the world. For anyone at risk of culture shock, whether a tourist or a longterm resident, CultureShock! provides a sympathetic and fun-filled crash course on the do's and don'ts in foreign cultures. Fully updated and sporting a fresh new look, the revised editions of these books enlighten and inform through such topics as language, food and entertaining, social customs, festivals, relationships, and business tips. CultureShock! books are packed with useful details on transportation, taxes, finances, accommodation, health, food and drink, clothes, shopping, festivals, and much, much more.
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Publisher : Marshall Cavendish Corp; 2nd edition (May 1, 2011)
Language : English
Paperback : 294 pages
ISBN-10 : 0761460527
ISBN-13 : 978-0761460527
Item Weight : 12.8 ounces
Dimensions : 5 x 0.75 x 8.25 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #3,558,565 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
#1,265 in General China Travel Guides
#4,996 in Customs & Traditions Social Sciences
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Kaodake
5.0 out of 5 stars InterestingReviewed in the United States on March 4, 2009
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I found it interesting. Lots of insights into Chinese etiquette and manners, as well as some historical info. Also info. on life in China for expats.
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Alouette
1.0 out of 5 stars NOT FOR TOURISTSReviewed in the United States on December 13, 2014
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Absolutely NOT FOR TOURISTS.
Lots of (too?) detailed infos for people moving in China and needing a nanny.
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David
5.0 out of 5 stars Best cultural guidebook to China I've readReviewed in the United States on February 25, 2011
Note: I've been living in Shanghai for four years.
This is a first-time or temporary resident's guide to life in China, covering some history and cultural issues and focusing on what such residents will probably spend most of their time doing: working, eating, exploring China and the Chinese, learning the language, and just socializing. There's a brief section on language, which helpfully explains why Chinese is so hard to learn. The book is also extremely up-to-date, which is important in a country that changes so rapidly.
This little book is without a doubt the most helpful of any of the introductions to life in China that I've had the chance to read. It has a much better section on Chinese culture than others I've run into, highlighting cultural aspects (such as guanxi and courtyard culture) that can really cause problems for a clueless Westerner. The material is also very well organized. The section on business is concise and very helpful, even if you aren't a regular businessperson, and the little `Chinese Culture Quiz' at the end is fun and integrates a lot of concepts from the book. I would definitely recommend this as a first stop for anyone coming to China for temporary or short-term work.
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William Sibick
5.0 out of 5 stars Everything You NEED to know and more!Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2010
I read "Culture Shock : China" before my first visit to the Middle Kingdom. Anything and everything shocking was revealed to me before my visit. True, it was still a fresh, new, and exciting experience even with all the hints I got from this book. Most people who aren't going far off the beaten path, will never even experience allot of what's discussed in the book. Most will be in cities or nice hotels. I took the road less traveled. No joke. So I witnessed every ounce of culture mentioned. I lived on a farm and ate local food only... I met children and people of all ages and had someone to translate the whole time. I found the tips made me easier to fit in but, the people so willing to accept me as I was.
Cities visited.... Xi'an, Baoji, Beijing... some rural cities in between. I'd love to go back someday. If you are planning on going. Get this book! You will not regret it. The whole series is extremely valuable.
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Ros W
2.0 out of 5 stars So-soReviewed in the United States on July 18, 2015
Perhaps this is worth reading before a first trip to China. Parts seemed repetitive. The language section was not very useful without tones.
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Kenn M. Magnum
5.0 out of 5 stars Read BEFORE you make a single travel arrangementReviewed in the United States on May 13, 2008
Cultureshock covers most if not all the content of about 3 other books I've read on traveling to china. Had I read this first I would have not made some of my initial mistakes in arranging travel.
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Maggs
2.0 out of 5 stars Two StarsReviewed in the United Kingdom on July 19, 2017
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Contains useful information but is poorly written and lacks cohesion.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five StarsReviewed in the United Kingdom on April 26, 2018
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Grayson M Bass
2.0 out of 5 stars Older was betterReviewed in Canada on March 15, 2014
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I preferred the older version...more info, better organized. The guy got a lot of flack for writing it, but China was also a different place a decade ago (really).
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Lecteur attentif
1.0 out of 5 stars The Kindle version is a scamReviewed in France on February 8, 2016
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I bought the Kindle version of this book only to discover that it is merely a summary of it. Only a few pages. Amazon should indicate that the Kindle version is NOT the real book.
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Cultureshock China: A Survival Guide to Customs & Etiquette
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3.31 · Rating details · 55 ratings · 10 reviews
Whether you travel for business, pleasure, or a combination of the two, the ever-popular "Culture Shock!" series belongs in your backpack or briefcase. Get the nuts-and-bolts information you need to survive and thrive wherever you go. "Culture Shock!" country guides are easy-to-read, accurate, and entertaining crash courses in local customs and etiquette. "Culture Shock!" practical guides offer the inside information you need whether you're a student, a parent, a globetrotter, or a working traveler. "Culture Shock!" at your Door guides equip you for daily life in some of the world's most cosmopolitan cities. And "Culture Shock!" Success Secrets guides offer relevant, practical information with the real-life insights and cultural know-how that can make the difference between business success and failure.
Each "Culture Shock!" title is written by someone who's lived and worked in the country, and each book is packed with practical, accurate, and enjoyable information to help you find your way and feel at home.(less)
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Published June 1st 2001 by Graphic Arts Center Publishing Company (first published March 1991)
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Culture Shock! China: A Guide to Customs & Etiquette
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Jan 20, 2014Shaikha_a_240525 added it
This book has many interesting chapters, the author is knowledgeable there a valuable information in his book. Especially when I read about the history of china, in this chapter the author started to talk about the emergence of the civilization and ended up with architectural achievements of China, there is a lot of pictures that related to the topics which can help the reader to have a better understanding and make them more involve in what they read, also this book would be a good reference for people who like to discover about the culture and other civilization. Actually provides me further information about China. I recommend people to read this great book because the written way is attractive the information is valuable. (less)
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Dec 13, 2019Bret Parker rated it really liked it
Shelves: travel-culture, china
Helpful tips. Interesting stories.
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May 28, 2009Angela rated it really liked it
This book is clearly written for the tidal wave of Western businessmen/women who are flocking to China's aggressive economy. For me, a traveler to China, the information was no less interesting, or less useful for providing context to the things I experienced on my trip. I'd recommend this book for anyone hoping to get a practical handle on the changing face of China. This isn't a political or social book - it just gives you hints about what Chinese people will expect when they interact with you. And, if nothing else, it's a really easy read. :) (less)
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Jun 17, 2012Dani rated it liked it · review of another edition
Shelves: china, library, nonfiction, travel
Culture Shock! China is an easy, straightforward read. It definitely has a lot of good information in it about China. However there are some major flaws. China has undergone some major changes in the 22 years since this book was published, so a good deal of the information seems outdated. As with anything this short trying to be somewhat definitive, there are a lot of broad sweeping generalizations.
Nevertheless, it seems like a good intro to China and it has me feeling a little more prepared for my trip in 3 weeks! (less)
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Nov 30, 2008Stacy rated it really liked it
This series does a great job of helping the reader prepare for an upcoming trip to a foreign country. I had read about most things that I encountered in terms of customs, behavior, money, food, how foreigners are viewed, etc. before I arrived. This helped make some of these things less surprising as I had a little bit of insight into the hows and whys of them. Didn't always make sense, but that's what makes travel interesting. (less)
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Jan 12, 2016Alyssa added it · review of another edition
I remember reading quite a bit of this one, and I think the info was helpful to me at the time, or at least gave me some context/helped me be a little bit more informed before going on a trip to China (which was actually my first trip out of the country--and without parents!)
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Jun 21, 2012Teresa rated it really liked it
Read this to prepare for my trip to China. So glad I read it. I knew nothing about the country or the culture and didn't want to anything to embarass myself or to give Americans a bad name. (less)
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Mar 06, 2007happydog rated it really liked it
Recommends it for: travel buffs
The "Culture Shock" series of books go beyond the usual travel guide and delve more into the countries customs and etiquette. Sometimes baffling, sometimes humorous-always fascinating! (less)
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Apr 22, 2012Kevin rated it liked it
Some interesting content. Seems a bit dated and too heavily focused on people going there to hammer out business deals.
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Oct 19, 2009John rated it liked it
This is a very hands-on quide for living in China. One of the best I've read! (less)
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