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Cultureshock! Singapore

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Cultureshock! Singapore - Thryft
Cultureshock! Singapore - Thryft

Cultural survival guide for expats in Singapore.

This book is a must-read for anyone planning to visit or live in Singapore. With its practical information and interesting trivia, it provides a comprehensive guide to navigating through the city and understanding its vibrant customs and culture. From learning to use public transport like a local to experiencing local celebrations and enjoying Singaporean food, this book offers valuable insights and tips for assimilating quickly and fully immersing yourself in the unique charm of the "Little Red Dot."

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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Cultureshock! Singapore

$23.90 $14.90 38% off
$13.41 Thryft Club Member Price
ISBN: 9789814677110
Related Collections: Travel, Personal Development
Related Topics: Guidebook, Personal Development, Travelogue

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About the Book CultureShock! Singapore is essential reading for any foreigner who is going to live and work in the city. It is packed full of practical information as well as interesting trivia on the colourful customs and culture of the people. Learn how to get around the city effectively by public transport like the locals and how to assimilate quickly and shop for groceries. Join in the local celebrations such as Chinese New Year and Deepavali, and find out the best places to enjoy Singapore food such as laksa and nasi briyani. Packed with a resource guide, glossary, contact numbers, website addresses and useful advice, CultureShock! Singapore has the answers for anyone wanting to fit in and enjoy life in the Little Red Dot. About the Series CultureShock! is a dynamic, indispensable series of guides for travellers looking to truly understand the countries they are visiting, working in or moving to. Each title explains the country's customs, traditions and social and business etiquette in a lively, informative style. CultureShock! authors, all of whom have experienced the joys and pitfalls of cultural adaptation, are ideally placed to provide warm and helpful advice to those who seek to integrate seamlessly into diverse cultures.
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Cultural survival guide for expats in Singapore.

This book is a must-read for anyone planning to visit or live in Singapore. With its practical information and interesting trivia, it provides a comprehensive guide to navigating through the city and understanding its vibrant customs and culture. From learning to use public transport like a local to experiencing local celebrations and enjoying Singaporean food, this book offers valuable insights and tips for assimilating quickly and fully immersing yourself in the unique charm of the "Little Red Dot."

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.