Skip to content

Israel The Essential Guide to Customs and Culture

Best in textbook rentals since 2012!

ISBN-10: 1857333446

ISBN-13: 9781857333442

Edition: 2006

Authors: Jeffrey Geri

List price: $9.95
Blue ribbon 30 day, 100% satisfaction guarantee!
what's this?
Rush Rewards U
Members Receive:
Carrot Coin icon
XP icon
You have reached 400 XP and carrot coins. That is the daily max!

Description:

Culture Smart! provides essential information on attitudes, beliefs and behavior in different countries, ensuring that you arrive at your destination aware of basic manners, common courtesies, and sensitive issues. These concise guides tell you what to expect, how to behave, and how to establish a rapport with your hosts. This inside knowledge will enable you to steer clear of embarrassing gaffes and mistakes, feel confident in unfamiliar situations, and develop trust, friendships, and successful business relationships. Culture Smart! offers illuminating insights into the culture and society of a particular country. It will help you to turn your visit-whether on business or for…    
Customers also bought

Book details

List price: $9.95
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: Kuperard Publishers
Publication date: 1/2/2007
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 168
Size: 4.50" wide x 6.50" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.374
Language: English

Geri practiced as an advocate at the Johannesburg Bar before his immigration to Israel. There he has been a real estate agent, a financial planner, a travel agent and an advertising agent. In recent years he has dedicated himself to writing fiction.

Map of Israel
Introduction
Key Facts
Land and People
Geography
Climate
A Brief History
Key Events Since 1948
Israelis Today
Government
The Economy
The Israel Defense Force (IDF)
Cities and Towns
The Kibbutz
The Moshav
Values and Attitudes
Wars and Occupation
Secularism and Religion
Family Life
Togetherness and Groups
Attitudes Toward Each Other
Attitudes Toward Minorities
Humor
Customs and Traditions
Jewish Festivals and Holidays
Muslim and Christian Festivals
Rites of Passage
Courtship and Marriage
Death and Mourning
Making Friends
Hospitality
Gift Giving
Manners
Immigrant Associations
Daily Life
Homes and Lifestyles
Weekday Routine
Education
Leisure and Sports
Time Out
Wining and Dining
Shopping
Fashion
The Performing Arts
Museums and Galleries
Cultural Festivals
Nightlife
Beaches
Travel, Health, and Security
Flying
Taxis
Buses
Trains
Driving
Seeing the Country
Health Care and Emergency Services
Safety and Security
Business Briefing
Business Culture
Protocol and Presentations
Personal Relations
Negotiating Styles
Contracts and Fulfillment
Women in Business
Communicating
Language
Body Language
The Media
Telephone
Mail
Conclusion
Further Reading
Business Web Sites
Index
Acknowledgments