Description
Don't just see the sights--get to know the people.
Botswana is a country of contrasts. Culturally, the people are overwhelmingly Bantu, but with more than twenty different ethnic groups and over thirty languages spoken, the society is by no means homogeneous. Culture Smart! Botswana introduces you to the lives of the people. It looks at the history that has shaped the society and shows the importance of traditional customs and values for both travelers and businesspeople alike. It describes how the Batswana live, work, and play, and how to avoid the pitfalls of cultural misunderstanding. Have 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.Author: Culture Smart!, Michael Main
Publisher: Kuperard
Published: 03/04/2021
Pages: 200
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.45lbs
Size: 6.60h x 4.30w x 0.60d
ISBN13: 9781787022560
ISBN10: 1787022560
BISAC Categories:
- Travel | Africa | South | General
- Business & Economics | Business Etiquette
- History | Africa | South | Republic of South Africa
About the Author
Originally from England, Mike Mainhas lived in West, East, Central, and Southern Africa for most of his life and is now, after twenty-five years there, a citizen of Botswana. In addition to a professional career specializing in leadership and team building, he is also a keen photographer and safari guide. He has written a number of books on southern Africa and is a committee member of Transparency International and The Botswana Society, and chairman of the Maru-a-Pula School Council and the Gaborone Music Society.