Vietnam - Culture Smart!
Kuperard (Verlag)
978-1-85733-834-8 (ISBN)
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In the second half of the twentieth century war raged in Vietnam. It was hard to know if it would ever end, and harder still to understand fully the rights and wrongs of the various protagonists. At last, the North Vietnamese turned out to be tough, resilient, and ultimately victorious. Patience in adversity sums up the Vietnamese character. After reunification in 1975 the Vietnamese experienced many difficulties. The immediate postwar years were harsh. Some fled into exile; others underwent "rehabilitation" to make them fit to live in a Communist state. To this were added economic hardships and even starvation. Since then, however, life has been transformed. The decision to abandon the centrally planned economy in favor of a "socialist market economy" was a bold step, as was the decision to throw open the doors and invite the world to invest in the new Vietnam. Visitors today will find a confident, independent people, nursing few if any grudges about the war. They are open and friendly, with a sense of humor and irony, and frankly curious about the outside world. Kind and generally helpful toward strangers, they are industrious, shrewd, and determined to improve their lot. Culture Smart! Vietnam outlines the history, culture, traditions, sensibilities, and modern way of life of the Vietnamese. It explains certain deep-seated attitudes, describes some of the social and cultural changes now under way, and gives practical advice on what to expect and how to behave in unfamiliar situations. It aims to help you discover for yourself the warmth and vast potential of this fascinating country and its delightful people.
After a career now approaching 60 years spanning the vast Asia-Pacific region, first as an international journalist and then as a university professor, English-born Geoffrey Murray finally moved to Australia in mid-2014 to enjoy a semi-retirement . However, although no longer teaching, he has continued to be involved in writing by working as a freelance book editor for various departments of the Chinese Government and as a consulting editor for one of the country s most prestigious Chinese-English dictionaries. This followed the publication of 16 of his own books, mostly on China but also including two on Vietnam, its economy and its culture. One reason for choosing Australia for retirement was the opportunity to be reunited with Vietnam War veterans and march in the annual Vietnam Day parade wearing the Vietnam Logistics and Support Medal awarded in the 1990s by the Australian Government for his service as a war correspondent.
Brief History Politics - Economic Life Traditions - Friendships & Family Relationships Bureaucracy Religion Humour - Local Holidays Taboos Invitations Gifts Dress - Business etiquette - Punctuality & Appointments - Team working Communication Negotiating - Women in Society Tips - Eating Out - Traditional Food - Dos and Don t - Making Friends
| Reihe/Serie | Culture Smart! |
|---|---|
| Zusatzinfo | Illustrations |
| Verlagsort | London |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 110 x 169 mm |
| Themenwelt | Reiseführer ► Asien ► Vietnam |
| ISBN-10 | 1-85733-834-0 / 1857338340 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-85733-834-8 / 9781857338348 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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