CultureShock! Italy
Author | : Raymond Flower |
Publisher | : Marshall Cavendish International Asia Pte Ltd |
Total Pages | : 322 |
Release | : 2008-09-15 |
Genre | : Travel |
ISBN | : 9814435724 |
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Author | : Raymond Flower |
Publisher | : Marshall Cavendish International Asia Pte Ltd |
Total Pages | : 322 |
Release | : 2008-09-15 |
Genre | : Travel |
ISBN | : 9814435724 |
Author | : Alessandro Falassi |
Publisher | : West Winds Press |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2001 |
Genre | : Culture shock |
ISBN | : 9781558686496 |
Gives informative tips on the do's and don'ts of custom in Italy and provides insights into the social and business attitudes of the Italian people.
Author | : Gwendolyn Silverstone |
Publisher | : Publifye AS |
Total Pages | : 123 |
Release | : 2024-10-08 |
Genre | : Travel |
ISBN | : 8233932760 |
""Expat Italy"" offers a comprehensive exploration of expatriate life in Italy, addressing the challenges and rewards of relocating to this beloved European country. The book delves into three crucial aspects: navigating Italian bureaucracy, integrating into the culture, and building a sustainable life abroad. It emphasizes the importance of balancing practical preparation with cultural openness, arguing that while logistical hurdles can be overcome through planning, true fulfillment comes from embracing the Italian way of life. Structured in three main sections, the book begins with an introduction to expatriation and Italy's allure, followed by practical considerations such as visa requirements and healthcare, and concludes with insights on cultural integration. It draws on extensive research, including interviews with current expats, to provide a realistic yet inspiring perspective on the expatriate experience. The book's unique approach blends personal anecdotes with factual information, making complex topics accessible to a general audience interested in long-term living in Italy. ""Expat Italy"" goes beyond typical travel guides, offering deep insights into the nuances of Italian daily life and the emotional stages of cultural adaptation. It serves as both a practical manual and a thoughtful exploration of creating a new life abroad, making it an invaluable resource for potential expats and those fascinated by cross-cultural experiences.
Author | : Raymond Flower |
Publisher | : Cavendish Square Publishing |
Total Pages | : 324 |
Release | : 2008 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : |
CultureShock! Italyis the must-have guide for anyone living or working in Italy and who wants to decipher this diverse and rich country. This book will guide you through the highs and lows of adapting to Italian culture, offering useful tips and suggestions along the way. Learn about the geographical diversity of the country and how to hire a geometra for all your accommodation needs. Navigate your way through Italian body language and discover what it really means. Understand Italian family values and pick up tips on business etiquette.
Author | : Raeleen D Agostino Mautner |
Publisher | : Sourcebooks, Inc. |
Total Pages | : 273 |
Release | : 2003-04 |
Genre | : Psychology |
ISBN | : 1402252196 |
Rejuvenate your life with these zesty Italian principles. America's yearning for living life with passion and serenity is answered in simple, concrete steps and examples of how to adopt the Mediterranean dolce vita, or "sweet life." Living La Dolce Vita will help you channel "the sweet life" through: --The power of family --The art of friendship --The unabashed joy of romance --Meals that nourish both body and soul
Author | : Max Oettli |
Publisher | : Marshall Cavendish |
Total Pages | : 274 |
Release | : 2011 |
Genre | : Switzerland |
ISBN | : 9814435937 |
CultureShock! Switzerland is your companion to settling down in the land best-known for watches, chocolates and the Swiss Army knife. Despite its small size, Switzerland has a rich geographical landscape, and holds a unique position in history by virtue of its location and neutral political stand. Discover why there is more than one national language to accommodate the different cultural and ethnic groups, and why the Swiss identify closely with the canton (province) in which they live. From dealing with the authorities on tax and immigration issues to appreciating the food, culture and recreation, this book provides the practical information you will need. Let CultureShock! Switzerland help you get the most out of your stay and make it a fun, fruitful experience.
Author | : Yves Earhart |
Publisher | : Publifye AS |
Total Pages | : 117 |
Release | : 2024-10-08 |
Genre | : Travel |
ISBN | : 8233932795 |
""Living in Italy"" offers a comprehensive exploration of expat life in one of the world's most culturally rich nations. This engaging guide goes beyond romantic notions to provide a realistic roadmap for those considering a move to Italy, focusing on three crucial aspects: navigating complex bureaucracy, adapting to Italian customs, and integrating into the Italian lifestyle. The book delves into the historical and cultural factors that have shaped modern Italian society, offering readers essential context for understanding deep-rooted traditions and values. Structured to guide readers through the entire process of moving to and settling in Italy, the book covers everything from legal requirements and housing to healthcare and social etiquette. It draws on a wide range of sources, including interviews with long-term expats and input from cultural experts, to provide a balanced view of both the challenges and rewards of la dolce vita. The authors argue that with proper preparation, cultural sensitivity, and an open mind, expats can successfully navigate the intricacies of Italian life. What sets this book apart is its practical approach, offering strategies for overcoming common obstacles while celebrating the unique pleasures of Italian living. With its blend of factual accuracy and vivid descriptions, ""Living in Italy"" serves as an invaluable resource for anyone dreaming of calling Italy home, from retirees seeking a change of pace to professionals considering a career move in the European Union.
Author | : Gladys L. Knight |
Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing USA |
Total Pages | : 1128 |
Release | : 2014-08-11 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 0313398836 |
This three-volume reference set explores the history, relevance, and significance of pop culture locations in the United States—places that have captured the imagination of the American people and reflect the diversity of the nation. Pop Culture Places: An Encyclopedia of Places in American Popular Culture serves as a resource for high school and college students as well as adult readers that contains more than 350 entries on a broad assortment of popular places in America. Covering places from Ellis Island to Fisherman's Wharf, the entries reflect the tremendous variety of sites, historical and modern, emphasizing the immense diversity and historical development of our nation. Readers will gain an appreciation of the historical, social, and cultural impact of each location and better understand how America has come to be a nation and evolved culturally through the lens of popular places. Approximately 200 sidebars serve to highlight interesting facts while images throughout the book depict the places described in the text. Each entry supplies a brief bibliography that directs students to print and electronic sources of additional information.
Author | : Pang Guek-Cheng |
Publisher | : Marshall Cavendish International Asia Pte Ltd |
Total Pages | : 306 |
Release | : 2010-08-15 |
Genre | : Travel |
ISBN | : 9814484806 |
CultureShock! Vancouver is your handy and informative guide to discovering this beautiful cosmopolitan city of majestic mountains and vast oceans. The author shares, with much enthusiasm, tips and insights to help you in all aspects of settling in, from understanding home rental ads, opening a bank account and enrolling your child in school, to finding the right activity for you and your family every season of the year. Don’t step on toes by mistaking a Canuck for an American or by calling a Senior ‘old’, and learn how to bond with your fellow ‘La-La Land’ residents over ice hockey and dim sum in this sports-loving city that celebrates the diversity of its population. Whatever the length or purpose of your stay, CultureShock! Vancouver will equip you with all the information and advice you need.
Author | : Dr. Sri Herminingrum, M.Hum.; Sri Utami Budi, M.A. |
Publisher | : Media Nusa Creative (MNC Publishing) |
Total Pages | : 118 |
Release | : |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 6024624425 |
This book is suitable to be utilized as a learning process material for students whose class activity are focused in elaborating cultural communication. A number of quotes on opinions, statements, research results, and other sources from relevant experts are successfully collected and neatly sorted according to the concept of chronological order, which would support the students’ learning. The data exposed are the bases to construct two-way communications among people in a community or society who belongs to the category of different culture groups. The examples of psychological, socio-cultural problems put forward in this book are also highly representative, because they can be used as cultural communication strategy. By imparting the understanding of definitions, terms, principles, and meanings from the cultural aspects, the author invites the readers, especially university students who are learning how to build the bridge of communication through a medium known as cross cultural understanding. Additionally, clues for discussion arranged by the authors are quite apprehensible for students to broaden their horizon of cross-cultural understanding. These clues for discussion offer chances for the students to search for various other sources, such as blogs, research articles, journals, valid news, and so on. Of course, this will bring them to the knowledge that, without putting aside the role of language, different culture will affect the ways of communication. It is no doubt that this book will be very useful according to its purpose. This is due to the fact that the main author, Sri Herminingrum, is an academic with the field of expertise in culture. Not only as a senior lecturer of the cultural and literary studies but also as an independent researcher whose main concern is about socio-cultural phenomena, which highly support the launch of this book. Of course, the contribution of the second author, Sri Utami Budi, whose field of study is related to the written material, is very valuable for the completion of this book.