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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781857338874
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2019
Publisher: Kuperard
Description:
Singapore is a land of immigrants. Although the Chinese are by far the largest ethnic group, it is more of a salad bowl than a melting pot—although a common identity has emerged since independence in 1965. With no natural resources, the newly independent state invested in education and trade, and today this sleek, air-conditioned nation is a global financial centre that makes much of the West seem third-rate. Singaporeans are hardworking, goal-oriented individuals—modern individuals who love coloUr, shopping, and are proud of being high-maintenance and competitive. Yet behind this consumerist façade is a deep respect for family and hierarchy, political passivity, and a fear of losing face.Culture Smart! Singaporedescribes how locals interact with each other and with outsiders, and it tells travelers what to expect and how to behave.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781857338874
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2019
Publisher: Kuperard
Description:
Singapore is a land of immigrants. Although the Chinese are by far the largest ethnic group, it is more of a salad bowl than a melting pot—although a common identity has emerged since independence in 1965. With no natural resources, the newly independent state invested in education and trade, and today this sleek, air-conditioned nation is a global financial centre that makes much of the West seem third-rate. Singaporeans are hardworking, goal-oriented individuals—modern individuals who love coloUr, shopping, and are proud of being high-maintenance and competitive. Yet behind this consumerist façade is a deep respect for family and hierarchy, political passivity, and a fear of losing face.Culture Smart! Singaporedescribes how locals interact with each other and with outsiders, and it tells travelers what to expect and how to behave.