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Author: Vaughn Roste
Publisher: Oval Projects
Published: 2009-09-25
Total Pages: 73
ISBN-13: 1908120150
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA guide to understanding the Canadians which shows the quirks of personality that set them apart from their neighbours to the south in the United States of America.
Author: Vaughn Roste
Publisher: Xenophobe's Guides
Published: 2009-09-25
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781906042257
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHighlights the unique character and behavior of the nation. Frank, irreverent, funny--almost guaranteed to cure Xenophobia.
Author: Vaughn Roste
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Published: 2006
Total Pages: 0
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Helen Dyrbye
Publisher: Oval Projects
Published: 2008-10-09
Total Pages: 89
ISBN-13: 190812024X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA guide to understanding the Danes that highlights their character and behaviour with warmth and wit.
Author: Alexandra Fiada
Publisher: Xenophobe's Guides
Published: 2010
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781906042349
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA guide to understanding the Greeks which takes an insightful, irreverent look at their character and attitudes"Xenophobia: an irrational fear of foreigners, probably justified, always understandable." "Xenophobe's Guides: an irreverent look at the beliefs and foibles of nations, almost guaranteed to cure Xenophobia." Individuality is the chief feature that characterizes the Greeks, which precludes any attempt to box and label them as a people. After that comes their temperament which flourishes uninhibited throughout their waking hours. This is probably why the ancient sages saw fit to carve their maxims "Nothing in excess" and "Know thyself" on the portals of the Delphic Oracle in an attempt to persuade their fellow Greeks to curb their emotionsthey were not heeded then any more than they are now."
Author: Hilary Bird
Publisher: Oval Projects Ltd
Published: 2010
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781906042301
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe roots of "Ootame, vaatame" "Let's wait and see," are embedded in the deepest chasm of the Estonian psyche because, for a very long time, the people had little choice to do anything else. This philosophy is a close relation to the Spanish mañana ("tomorrow"). The difference is that the languid Spanish are just deferring something. The pragmatic Estonians are not. They are waiting and seeing. A guide to understanding the Estonians which dispels or confirms preconceived prejudices with humor and insight.
Author: Petr Berka
Publisher: Xenophobe's Guides
Published: 2008
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781902825236
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAll roads lead to Czechia The Czechs seem to believe that the Earth is the center of the Universe, Europe is the centre of the Earth, and Czechia is at the centre of Europe. Reality Czechs The ability to put up with a situation adjusting as needs must has been elevated to an art form. Chuckling Czechs Czech humor is distinguished by mad screams, breast and thigh slapping, and uncontrollable braying. Top of the Czech list The Czechs would like to be seen as the cauldron in which all that's good from West and East melts; and if not the best, then at least one of the top nations in the world.
Author: Paulo Barauna
Publisher: Oval Projects Ltd
Published: 2018-07-26
Total Pages: 59
ISBN-13: 1908120983
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWhat makes Brazilians BRAZILIAN: A witty guide to the beliefs and behaviour that define the Brazilians.
Author: Dan Elloway
Publisher: Xenophobe's Guides
Published: 2015
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781906042431
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Norwegian man-hug is more a show of strength than a greeting and is usually a painful experience for the smaller of the two. There is nothing more important to Norwegians than enjoying the great outdoors. Happily, they have a lot of outdoors to enjoy. Foreigners brought up with the belief that relaxing involves lounging on the sofa may find leisure time in Norway challenging. What makes the Norwegians Norwegian? A witty guide to the views and values that shows why their way is the Norway.What makes the Norwegians NORWEGIAN: A witty guide to the views and values that shows why their way is the Norway - See more at: http: //www.xenophobes.com/the-Norwegians/#sthash.KgRMuHkt.dpuf
Author: Christine Cole Catley
Publisher: Xenophobe's Guide
Published: 2008-06
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781906042417
DOWNLOAD EBOOKStraight laced and straight faced A good Kiwi bloke plays things down and does not stand on ceremony. The rugby player who scores a try is no longer expected to look as if he is bravely accepting a death sentence but, other than in sport, emotion is not something to be shown in public, and not much in private either. A blokess is allowed more latitude. She is even expected by men to "carry on a bit." Optimists one and all Whether or not there is a need to worry about something, the obliging Kiwis tell one another that it will be "good as gold," "right as rain," and "no prob" (short for problem), usually qualified by one of those great reassurers in any situation, "She'll be right," or "Piece of cake." Good citizenship To Kiwis, politeness is synonymous with warmth and generosity of spirit. Thus North Islanders, when complimented by visitors on their scenery, will ask anxiously, "But have you seen the South Island yet?" They do not want to be seen as hogging the best bits for themselves. Even handed Kiwis love receiving praise about their country. However, since self-deprecation is wired deeply into the national psyche, praise is looked upon suspiciously. Kiwis fear they are being buttered up, or somebody is having them on. Both praise and criticism are reported by the media, and are hotly debated.
