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by Sandy Pinto Basto (Author), Culture Smart! (Author)
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 Biography
Sandy Pinto Basto is a translator, writer, editor, and relocation consultant. Educated in London (UK) and Toronto, she graduated in Film and Communications from McGill University in Montreal, and gained a postgraduate degree in Marketing from Universidade Católica in Lisbon. A Portuguese native who spent most of her childhood abroad and has lived in several cities in North America and Portugal, Sandy has first-hand knowledge of the joys and pitfalls of encountering a new place and culture.,
