Diane Lemieux, née au Québec, a commencé son parcours international à l'âge de trois ans, voyageant dans 11 pays sur cinq continents. Cette immersion culturelle lui a permis d'acquérir quatre langues et plusieurs identités. Après une carrière dans le développement international, elle consacre depuis plus de 15 ans sa passion à l'écriture sur les peuples, les cultures et le changement. Son œuvre offre une perspective unique sur le monde, façonnée par une vie vécue au-delà des frontières.
Have a richer and more meaningful experience abroad through a better understanding of the local culture. Chapters on history, values, attitudes, and traditions will help you to better understand your hosts, while tips on etiquette and communicating will help you to navigate unfamiliar situations and avoid faux pas.
Culture Smart! Canada gives a broad overview of the geography, history, and politics of the land. It describes Canadian values and attitudes, how people relax in their spare time, and how you can make friends with them. There is a chapter on business for those who need to know what to expect in the corporate world. By preparing you for the reactions, emotions, and events that you will experience during your visit, it will deepen your understanding of the country. Canadians are open, friendly, and relaxed hosts. They will welcome you even more warmly if you demonstrate some depth of knowledge of their culture. --Publisher
A guide to the customs and culture of Nigeria, providing information on the country's land and people, values and attitudes, customs and traditions, lifestyles, friendships sports and recreation, travel, health, business etiquette, and communication.
This book describes a structured and innovative approach to relocating to a new country using anecdotes from Sir Ernest Shackelton's 1914 Antarctic expedition.