{"product_id":"finland-culture-smart-culture-smart-9781787029088","title":"Finland - Culture Smart!: The Essential Guide to Customs \u0026 Culture","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDon't just see the sights--get to know the people.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The people of this land of white summer nights and pristine lakes are famous for their sisu, a form of enterprising stoicism. They are survivors: if you were stranded on a desert island, your ideal companion would be a Finn. Before you knew it, the sauna would be ready, fishhooks positioned, a fire burning, and any edible berries picked and prepared for eating. Shaped by the harsh physical beauty around them, the Finns can be melancholy, yet have a great sense of humor. Their music is often in the minor key, but they love to dance, sing, and perform. They cherish their traditions, from name days to near-pagan rituals, yet they are great innovators. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eCulture Smart! Finland\u003c\/i\u003e describes the historical, geographical, and cultural influences that have shaped the Finnish psyche, and guides you through the working and social lives of the Finns today, offering you a deeper, more rewarding experience of this beautiful land. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eHave a richer and more meaningful experience abroad through a better understanding of the local culture. Chapters on history, values, attitudes, and traditions will help you to better understand your hosts, while tips on etiquette and communicating will help you to navigate unfamiliar situations and avoid faux pas.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Culture Smart!, Elena Barrett, Terttu Leney\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1787029085\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781787029088\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Kuperard\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/04\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 200\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.45lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 6.60h x 4.30w x 0.60d","brand":"Culture Smart!","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44044934512895,"sku":"9781787029088","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_e2b00b5e-f897-4c80-ba45-a2ec42a5d30a.jpg?v=1684975775","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/finland-culture-smart-culture-smart-9781787029088","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}