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Do's and Taboos of Humor Around the World: Stories and Tips from Business and Life

Roger E. Axtell

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The Do's and Taboos series: over 600,000 satisfied readers-and counting!

"Roger Axtell is an international Emily Post."-The New Yorker

Roger Axtell's latest eye-opening guide to the pitfalls awaiting the business and leisure traveler is his funniest and most useful yet. Building on two invaluable ideas-"laughter has no accent" and "no matter where you travel in our world, there is one form of communication that is understood-the smile"-Axtell expertly combines fascinating business and leisure lore, more than 300 hilarious anecdotes, and loads of entertaining, invaluable advice on proper etiquette in dozens of countries. From embarrassing dining debacles to unintentionally lewd gestures, this delightful guide shows how to avoid cultural faux pas as you sidestep potential misunderstandings. If all else fails, always be ready to laugh at yourself!

Includes 26 whimsical illustrations by the award-winning cartoonist Mel Casson
* Discusses the often comical gaffes arising from differences between American English and the English spoken in Great Britain, Australia, and Canada
* Features dozens of cunning cognates, misinterpreted signs, unknowingly funny gestures, and business blunders to watch out for
* Helps travelers recognize the where, when, and how of using humor abroad

Getting Your Way Every Day: Mastering the Lost Art of Pure Persuasion

Alan Axelrod

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Aristotle rarely lost an argument. Neither did Plator or Socrates. These famous thinkers relied on the art of classical rhetoric - pure persuasion at its best - to argue, persuade, and win, every time. "Getting Your Way Every Day" updates this powerful discipline, showing modern readers how to use them in any business or social situation. Revealing practical techniques for building productive and profitable rapport, and transforming arguments from shouting matches into constructive discussions, the book is an enlightening and accessible guide for anyone who wants to get what they want, more often.

Bridging the Culture Gap: A Practical Guide to International Business Communication

Penny Carte, Chris Fox

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As globalization continues to gather momentum, the contact between business people from other countries is becoming more and more frequent. The more national boundaries a company crosses, the greater the scope for misunderstanding and conflict. To succeed internationally, it is essential to be able to break the barriers of culture, language and set patterns of thinking.

The second edition of Bridging the Culture Gap is a distillation of many years' work and is based on the real-life business situations of the authors' international clients. Readers will learn how to interpret a company's "party line," communicate with style, get their message across, be sensitive to other cultures, and ultimately win the deal. This updated edition also includes a new chapter on making oneself understood in "offshore" English.

Packed with cases, cultural awareness scales, communication tests and practical tips, this lively guide will help anyone of any nationality become a better communicator. Whether one's task is to give a presentation to a cross-cultural group or to negotiate with an overseas client, Bridging the Culture Gap will ensure that the reader has the cultural awareness to communicate the intended message.

The Official Book of Electronic Etiquette

Charles Winters, Anne Winters

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Here are the protocols and procedures taught by the National League of Cotillions, the largest organization of etiquette and social training programs, to help individuals add courtesy and manners to today's electronic world. It includes mistakes to avoid when using the telephone; rules of etiquette for answering machines; courtesies for beepers, fax machines, and electronic games; protocols for e-mail, message boards, and chat rooms; and Internet rules to establish for children.

Doing Business in India (DK Essential Managers)

Dean Nelson

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Doing Business in India gives you the know-how to get the best out of your dealings with this emerging economy. Part of the best-selling Essential Managers series, this book will cover hot business topics that are in-step with India's rapidly changing market place and includes information on history and politics as well as do's, don'ts and taboos.

Professionalism: Real Skills for Workplace Success

Lydia E. Anderson, Sandra B. Bolt

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Extends beyond a typical resume/job search book to seamlessly emphasize the relationship between resume development, job search skills, and human relations. Developed with input from industry leaders, it addresses topics readers need to know when entering the workplace and fills the NBEA Professional Development Requirement. Unique coverage of financial planning; business etiquette and professional behavior; appropriate use of workplace technologies; written business communications; and individual performance and business strategy. Written for workshop trainers to motivate individuals toward success in the workplace.

Culture Shock! Chile: A Guide to Customs & Etiquette

Susan Roraff

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An accurate and entertaining view of the Chilean "lifestyle" 5 out of 5 stars.
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I was very lucky to have the opportunity to read this book. Being a Chilean myself, it was very interesting to learn about the way foreigners see us, particularly after living in the US for a couple of years. It is impressive how accurate the facts are, and the way they are presented is quite entertaining. I was very surprised to know that the authors were not native Chilean. My American fiancé bought this book in an attempt to understand me better, gain knowledge about my country, and to lean about traditions and customs of my people and society. He could not have gotten something better for this purpose. I think he now understands more about many of the things I do or the way I am. He has never been in Chile (yet), but I think that after reading the book things will make more sense, and it is an excellent guide to the daily life in that part of the world. I would recommend to start reading another section different from chapter one, which is the most difficult to read, particularly for somebody who is not familiar with Chile, and is planning to go there.

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Readers will never feel intimidated and awkward about the customs and etiquette of another foreign country again. With the insights provided in this "Culture Shock!" title, they'll learn to see beyond the stereotypes and misinformation that often precede a visit to a foreign land.

Best Practices: Difficult People: Working Effectively with Prickly Bosses, Coworkers, and Clients (Best Practices)

John Hoover

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Affirmation Displaces Anger 5 out of 5 stars.
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You can't eliminate the difficult people from your life, especially at work. You can render them harmless. Engage your empathic gland. Nobody is difficult for no reason. Once you understand why people do what they do, your ability to neutralize what is bothering you increases exponentially.

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Every office has someone who's no fun to be around. But getting along with that person—and managing them effectively—can make both your jobs easier. Difficult People, a comprehensive and essential resource for any manager on the run, shows you how.

Learn to:

• Recognize why and when people act out
• Identify different types of difficult people
• Cope with difficult behavior
• Get the most out of trouble employees
• Nurture a harmonious work environment

The Collins Best Practices guides offer new and seasoned managers the essential information they need to achieve more, both personally and professionally. Designed to provide tried-and-true advice from the world's most influential business minds, they feature practical strategies and tips to help you get ahead.

Modern Rules of Business Etiquette (Modern Rules)

Donna Gerson, David Gerson

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This book will be a valuable tool for all business professionals who recognize the important role interpersonal skills play in the success of their career, and their business. Those who understand and implement correct principles of behavior from this book will leave their competitors in the dust and will thrive in the global marketplace of today. Topics include: interview etiquette; office etiquette, including working with those more senior, those more junior, and working with peers; working with support staff; clients and client development; opposing counsel; outside advisors; office events after working hours; the etiquette of changing jobs; and the golden rules of etiquette.

Working with Difficult People (Worksmart Series)

Michael S. Dobson, William Lundin, Kathleen Lundin

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This helpful guide defines nine fundamental types of difficult people and gives readers a complete system for opening lines of communication, resolving differences, and avoiding office headaches. This revised edition includes an action plan for preparing for encounters and confrontations as well as all-new verbal self-defense tips, guidance on how to master power dynamics, and ways to differentiate between situational issues and psychological ones. Packed with new, updated information, this is an indispensable guide for dealing with the most difficult people in the workplace.