The Travelers' Guide to African Customs and Manners

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$13.95/$19.99 Can. Business travelers and vacationers alike are heading to the burgeoning continent of Africa in ever-increasing numbers. But, for the American traveler, there are few places on earth that present more cultural differences than Africa. For example, how do you know which countries will consider it perfectly sensible for you to wear a safari outfit-and which will take it as an insult? How do you know which countries are strict in observing Muslim or Jewish or tribal holidays, during which time no business appointments are possible? How should you behave when invited into a tribal home? Will they give you utensils, or should you eat with your fingers like everyone else-and do you eat with your right or left hand? What's the proper amount to tip your safari guide? This well-researched and fascinating guide provides all the dos and taboos for travelers venturing into Botswana, Cameroon, Cőte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya, Mali, Namibia, Nigéria, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania,... Tovább

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$13.95/$19.99 Can. Business travelers and vacationers alike are heading to the burgeoning continent of Africa in ever-increasing numbers. But, for the American traveler, there are few places on earth that present more cultural differences than Africa. For example, how do you know which countries will consider it perfectly sensible for you to wear a safari outfit-and which will take it as an insult? How do you know which countries are strict in observing Muslim or Jewish or tribal holidays, during which time no business appointments are possible? How should you behave when invited into a tribal home? Will they give you utensils, or should you eat with your fingers like everyone else-and do you eat with your right or left hand? What's the proper amount to tip your safari guide? This well-researched and fascinating guide provides all the dos and taboos for travelers venturing into Botswana, Cameroon, Cőte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya, Mali, Namibia, Nigéria, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zimbabwe. Topics covered include: conversations • telephones • currency • transportation • meals • hotels • business • priváté homes • holidays • legal matters • key phrases. This fascinating and invaluable guide will lessen the stress and heighten the enjoyment of anyone's trip to Africa. elízabeth devíne and nancy L. Braganti are the authors of The Travelers' Guide to Latin American Customs and Manners, The Travelers' Guide to Middle Eastern Gustoms and Manners , The Travelers' Guide to Asian Gustoms and Manners, and The Travelers' Guide to European Gustoms and Manners. Both authors live in Marblehead, Massachusetts. Elizabfth Dfvini Nancy L Bracanti Vissza