Culture Capsules

Essential Insights into Chinese Culture! Culture Capsules gives you the understanding you need to be at ease with Chinese manners, customs, and ways of life. China, the world's most populous country, is a vast land of artistic treasures and ancient philosophy that is rapidly acquiring mastery of modern technology. Just as a well-traveled friend might give you advice about the best restaurants Beijing or the easiest way to travel from city to city, Culture Capsules illuminates the Chinese way of life to help you make the most of your trip - whether for business or pleasure. Features: Become familiar with the rules and etiquette of Chinese gift giving Learn how to find and use a taxi Discover some of the subtleties of Chinese cuisine

Essential Insights into Spanish Culture! Culture Capsules gives you the understanding you need to be at ease with Spanish manners, customs, and ways of life. Spain is a land of music, dance, bullfights, world-famous museums and churches, as well as delectable foods. Just as a well-traveled friend might give you advice about the best restaurants Madrid or the easiest way to travel from city to city, Culture Capsules illuminates the Spanish way of life to help you make the most of your trip - whether for business or pleasure. Features: Become familiar with the rules of Spanish roadways Learn the importance of time when doing business Discover some of the specialties of Spanish cuisine Become acquainted with the etiquette of the Spanish hug

Essential Insights into German Culture! Culture Capsules gives you the understanding you need to be at ease with German manners, customs, and ways of life. Germany is a land of ancient castles and modern architecture, it has given the world masterpieces of music, philosophy, and theater, as well as many important scientific insights. Just as a well-traveled friend might give you advice about the best restaurants Berlin or the easiest way to travel from city to city, Culture Capsules illuminates the German way of life to help you make the most of your trip - whether for business or pleasure. Features: Become familiar with the gift-giving customs Learn the importance of formalities when doing business Discover some of the specialties of German cuisine Become acquainted with the etiquette of the handshake and the coffee hour

Essential Insights into French Culture! Culture Capsules gives you the understanding you need to be at ease with French manners, customs, and ways of life. French food, fashion, language, and art set a standard for excellence that is recognized around the world. Just as a well-traveled friend might give you advice about the best restaurants Paris or the easiest way to travel from city to city, Culture Capsules illuminates the French way of life to help you make the most of your trip - whether for business or pleasure. Features: Become familiar with gift-giving customs Find out when you should avoid traveling to France on business Discover some of the subtleties of French cuisine Become acquainted with the etiquette of the handshake and kiss Meet the most important person in a French hotel

Essential Insights into Italian Culture! Culture Capsules gives you the understanding you need to be at ease with Italian manners, customs, and ways of life. Italy is a land of ancient ruins, cathedrals, and culture, it has given the world great masterpieces of music, art, and architecture, as well as many memorable foods. Just as a well-traveled friend might give you advice about the best restaurants Italy or the easiest way to travel from city to city, Culture Capsules illuminates the Italian way of life to help you make the most of your trip - whether for business or pleasure. Features: • Become familiar with the rules of Italian roads • Learn the importance of titles when doing business • Discover some of the specialties of Italian cuisine • Become acquainted with the etiquette of the Italian handshake • Experience the local life and learn how to shop Italian style

Essential Insights into Japanese Culture! Culture Capsules gives you the understanding you need to be at ease with Japanese manners, customs, and ways of life. Japan is a land where ancient social and cultural traditions coexist with the most modern technology in a unique manner. Just as a well-traveled friend might give you advice about the best restaurants Tokyo or the easiest way to travel from city to city, Culture Capsules illuminates the Japanese way of life to help you make the most of your trip - whether for business or pleasure. Features: • Become familiar with gift-giving customs • Learn the importance of the name card in doing business • Become acquainted with the etiquette of bowing and the tea ceremony • Find out why you should avoid giving 4 of anything to a Japanese person • Discover some of the specialties of Japanese cuisine