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Humorous, clever and concise, these guides take an analytical but affectionate look at different nations, their character and quirks.Written from an insider's perspective, they offer amusing insights on the nation's views and values. Some stereotypes are upheld and others dispelled. Light-hearted yet illuminating, the guides pinpoint cultural differences which encourages awareness and understanding.

A guide to understanding the Chinese which dispels or confirms preconceived prejudices with humor and insight.

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Not only has an Icelander held the title of World's Strongest Man, but there have been several Icelandic Miss Worlds. There have also been a surprising number of Icelandic chess grandmasters, and Iceland has more writers and artists per capita than any other country on earth. These facts reinforce the Icelanders' belief that they are a nation of strong, beautiful and intelligent people." "The essence of Icelandic conversation is the insult. Ic...

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Lose your linguistic inhibitions. Speak German in plain English. This book includes phrases like: 'I would like to see the manager', 'You mean I have to pay for the froth on the beer as well?', and 'Do you work out, gorgeous, or is that your natural build?

A series of four foreign language guides that teach you to "speak like a native", with humour. To say thank you to a man in Spanish: "grassy ass sen your", and in French: "mere sea miss sewer"!

Speak Italian in plain English. This book includes phrases like: 'Excuse me, there's a horse's head in my bed' and 'Does your older brother need to come too?

All 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...

It's all in your mind The spirit of tolerance does constant battle with the ghost of Calvin for control of the Dutch psyche. Few Dutch people go to church anymore, but they don't need to. Inside every Hollander's head is a little pulpit containing a preacher with a wagging finger. Going Dutch This is the nation that once sold scrapers for getting the last remnants of the film of buttermilk from the inside of the bottle. The Dutch "think ...

Humorous, clever and concise, these guides take an analytical but affectionate look at different nations, their character and quirks.Written from an insider's perspective, they offer amusing insights on the nation's views and values. Some stereotypes are upheld and others dispelled. Light-hearted yet illuminating, the guides pinpoint cultural differences which encourages awareness and understanding.

Belgians like above all to be practical, solid. They stand square and conduct conversation from the base of the neck. Courteous behaviour is expected: it is the natural product of right-mindedness. It is also practical: that is how you get on in the world." "Belgians would be very happy indeed if all the world knew them to be good-natured, tolerant, individualistic, self-assertive, modest, moderate, and the embodiment of European ideals. This ...

What makes the Irish IRISH: A guide to understanding the Irish which explores their humour, shenanigans and stout hearts.Quote image The colourful phrase just comes to them naturally - like whiskers on a goat.Hilarious insight to the Irish Psyche. Explains our search for 'The Craic' and what it is to be an 'eejit'. Not a travel guide but an examination of our collective mindset. Very well done... And explains a few of the scenes in Father Ted ...

A guide to understanding the Kiwis which explores their views and values with humour and insight.

A 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. ...

A guide to understanding the Estonians which dispels or confirms preconceived prejudices with humor and insight.

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A humorous approach to Greek that shows you can easily speak the lingo simply by speaking plain English. Essential phrases will trip off your tongue, gems like: ' Is your son going to play bouzouki music all night?' ' Are you insured for damages?' and ' I am not related to the Elgins: I only took a pebble as a memento!