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Essential etiquette for expat life in Hong Kong.
If you're planning to move to Hong Kong or have just arrived, Emily Chan's guide is the companion you need to navigate the social intricacies of this vibrant city. Not only will it help you avoid faux pas at dinners and special events, but it'll also enhance your understanding of the cultural differences between East and West, enriching your expatriate experience and your personal interactions.
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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ISBN: 9789628928668
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This book is a concise guide to help expats fit into local life in Hong Kong. It provides practical tips on integrating into local life, proper behavior in various occasions, and compares Chinese and Western styles of communication. Suitable for expats, Hong Kongers, and anyone interested in intercultural communication. (Author: Emily Chan, Publisher: Red Publish, Publication Date: 2006)
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Essential etiquette for expat life in Hong Kong.
If you're planning to move to Hong Kong or have just arrived, Emily Chan's guide is the companion you need to navigate the social intricacies of this vibrant city. Not only will it help you avoid faux pas at dinners and special events, but it'll also enhance your understanding of the cultural differences between East and West, enriching your expatriate experience and your personal interactions.
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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