Table of Contents

Brief History - Politics - Economic Life - Traditions - Friendships & Family - Relationships - Bureaucracy - Religion - Humour - Local Holidays - Taboos - Invitations - Gifts - Dress - Business etiquette - Punctuality & Appointments - Team working - Communication - Negotiating - Women in Society - Tips - Eating Out - Traditional Food - Dos and Don't - Making Friends

About the Author

Debbie Stowe is a British writer and freelance journalist. She is the author of six travel guides on Eastern Europe and the Indian subcontinent, and several books on the natural world, among other subjects. Her journalism, which appears online and in print in Romanian and international publications such as the Telegraph and Time Out Bucharest, covers topics including human rights, the environment, entertainment, foreign travel and culture, films, and restaurants. She lives in Bucharest.

Reviews

Culture Smart! has come to the rescue of hapless travellers, Sunday Times Travel - ...the perfect introduction to the weird, wonderful and downright odd quirks and customs of various countries, Global Travel - ...full of fascinating, as well as common sense, tips to help you avoid embarrassing faux pas, Observer - ...as useful as they are entertaining, Easy Jet Magazine - ...offer glimpses into the psyche of a faraway world, New York Times.