{"product_id":"sri-lanka-culture-smart-the-essential-guide-to-customs-culture-paperback","title":"Sri Lanka - Culture Smart!: The Essential Guide to Customs \u0026 Culture - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eEmma Boyle\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eCulture Smart!\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKnown as the pearl of the Indian Ocean, this resource-rich, lovely island just off the southern tip of India is full of contrast and diversity. Despite the lingering tension between the different religious and ethnic groups in the wake of a bloody civil war, and the glaring inequality between the wealthy elite and rural villagers, all Sri Lankans share a great respect for family, home, and friendship, and pride in their beautiful country. In return, politeness, respect, and a genuine attempt to understand their culture, and acceptance of their relaxed pace of life, are key to gaining their acceptance. Whether visiting for business or for pleasure, \u003ci\u003eCulture Smart! Sri Lanka\u003c\/i\u003e is the ideal travel companion. By offering insights into Sri Lankan daily life, at home and in the workplace, and describing what Sri Lankans enjoy and how they interact socially, this volume will greatly enrich any experience among this resilient, welcoming people.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEmma Boyle\u003c\/b\u003e is a freelance travel writer who has lived in Sri Lanka since 2003. A graduate from Liverpool University in Philosophy and Politics, she has traveled extensively around Southeast Asia and written features on a range of subjects, from destinations and activities to food and lifestyle. Emma is the co-author of a number of Rough Guides titles, including Sri Lanka, Cambodia, India, and Australia, and her work has been featured in \u003ci\u003eThe Guardian, Destinations of the World News, The Sunday Times\u003c\/i\u003e travel magazine, \u003ci\u003eOpen Skies, Going Places, Get Lost, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eHigh Life.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 168\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 6.6 x 4.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 24, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45909502886085,"sku":"9781857338850","price":20.51,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/6718\/5605\/files\/ZL3Ig2cFVV9781857338850.webp?v=1772037482","url":"https:\/\/selloorium.com\/products\/sri-lanka-culture-smart-the-essential-guide-to-customs-culture-paperback","provider":"Selloorium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}