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Navigate Spanish customs with confidence and insight.
Heading to Spain or simply intrigued by Spanish culture? "Culture Shock Spain" will help you avoid any faux pas while shedding light on the social and business subtleties that make Spain unique. It's an essential companion for understanding the Spanish way of life, whether you're networking in Madrid or sipping sangria in Seville.
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ISBN: 9781558686304
Authors:
Marie Louise Graff
Publisher: Graphic Arts Center Publishing Company
Date of Publication: 2001-06-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections:
Travel
Related Topics:
Guidebook
Goodreads rating: 3.05
(rated by 61 readers)
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Navigate Spanish customs with confidence and insight.
Heading to Spain or simply intrigued by Spanish culture? "Culture Shock Spain" will help you avoid any faux pas while shedding light on the social and business subtleties that make Spain unique. It's an essential companion for understanding the Spanish way of life, whether you're networking in Madrid or sipping sangria in Seville.
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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