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Culture Shock! Singapore: A Survival Guide to Customs and Etiquette

by Marion Bravo-Bhasin
RM44.27 MYR Now RM21.95 MYR Save 50%
Culture Shock! Singapore: A Survival Guide to Customs and Etiquette - Thryft
Culture Shock! Singapore: A Survival Guide to Customs and Etiquette - Thryft

Insider's guide to navigating Singapore's unique culture.

Venturing into Singapore’s lush cultural landscape can sometimes feel like decoding a complex puzzle. CultureShock! Singapore unfolds the intricacies of this fusion with ease. You won't just be grasping the local lingo or savoring culinary delights; you'll be living like a true local, dodging those infamous 'kiasu' moments, and appreciating the harmony within its diverse society. Whether you're moving or just exploring, this book is a cultural compass you'll want to keep handy.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Culture Shock! Singapore: A Survival Guide to Customs and Etiquette

by Marion Bravo-Bhasin
RM44.27 MYR Now RM21.95 MYR Save 50%
ISBN: 9780761480631
Authors: Marion Bravo-Bhasin
Publisher: UNKNO
Date of Publication: 2014-09-07
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Travel, Sociology, Food & Drink
Related Topics: Culinary, Social Issues, History, Food, Travelogue, Reference, Guidebook, Cooking, Food and Drink
Goodreads rating: 4.0
(rated by 2 readers)

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CultureShock! Singapore takes you inside the tiny island nation at the tip of the Malaysian archipelago and pulls back the veneer on a country that is both Asian and Western at the same time. Discover how this multi-racial society manages to work like clockwork despite its disparate backgrounds, and find out how to deal with the people’s kiasu attitude. Through this book—filled with practical information and tips for everyday living—you will learn more about the different local and ethnic customs and beliefs, and be introduced to its diverse and mouth-watering cuisine. CultureShock! Singapore is the definitive read for anyone who wants to settle easily into Singaporean society and it will have you understanding Singlish in no time.
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Insider's guide to navigating Singapore's unique culture.

Venturing into Singapore’s lush cultural landscape can sometimes feel like decoding a complex puzzle. CultureShock! Singapore unfolds the intricacies of this fusion with ease. You won't just be grasping the local lingo or savoring culinary delights; you'll be living like a true local, dodging those infamous 'kiasu' moments, and appreciating the harmony within its diverse society. Whether you're moving or just exploring, this book is a cultural compass you'll want to keep handy.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.