{"product_id":"new-zealand-culture-smart-lyn-mcnamee-9781787023086","title":"New Zealand - 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 New Zealand, or Aotearoa (the \"Land of the Long, White Cloud\") as it is known by the Maori population, is a land of myth and reality, contrast and contradiction, rolling hills and glacial mountains, native bush and gentle farmland. Its people are friendly and welcoming and will often go the extra mile to help you without expecting anything in return. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Maori heritage and culture are an integral part of Aotearoa today, and wherever you go, its influence is palpable. As a nation of immigrants, New Zealanders are used to newcomers, yet those who take the time to learn about the country's traditions and the values that people hold dear will be rewarded with a more meaningful and enriching experience of this beautiful land. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eCulture smart! New Zealand\u003c\/i\u003e helps you get to the heart of this diverse and multicultural nation. It examines the impact of history, religion, and politics, while tips and vital insights into Kiwi attitudes, customs, and social life will help deepen your experience of this country and its fair-minded people. \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 Lyn McNamee, Culture Smart!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1787023087\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781787023086\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Kuperard\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/14\/2022\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 6.40h x 3.90w x 0.70d","brand":"Lyn McNamee","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44047225749759,"sku":"9781787023086","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_af69284e-92bc-491e-b9f4-05b59a7d735c.jpg?v=1684988980","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/new-zealand-culture-smart-lyn-mcnamee-9781787023086","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}