Culture Shock! Pakistan : A Guide to Customs and Etiquette

Culture Shock!

by Karin Mittmann, Zafar Ihsan

You'll never feel intimidated and awkward about the customs and etiquette of another country again. With the insights provided in this CULTURE SHOCK! Guide, you'll learn to see beyond the stereotypes and misinformation that often precede a visit to a foreign land. Whether you plan to stay for a week or for a year, you'll benefit from such topics as understanding the rules of driving and monetary systems, religious practices and making friends. There are tips on political traditions, building business relationships, and the particular intricacies of setting up a home or office. Great for the business traveler, the foreign exchange student, or the tourist who makes a sincere attempt to cross the bridge into a new and exciting culture.

Genres: Travel, Pakistan, Nonfiction

Paperback

First published January 1, 1991

Reviews

[Zikra Ahmad · Rating 3 out of 5]

Well, a little good, it should have been a reference to the travellers in the old times, but not now.


Reading this book made me open my eyes to the gap between the old a present time Pakistan!
Pakistan today is never Pakistan in the past!
It seems that these Pakistan which is in the book is some historical land, while present Pakistan is some reality!

How did this country changed over the past two decades, it's amazing!

It was a good reference for me as a Novelist since I needed an old culture book discussing the old Pakistan, but it's designed for the foreigner in the first place.

It should have been a good book at the time of publishing, but now it is so judgmental.

I didn't like the judgment and generalizing and that the author missed some things up, but over all it was a good read.

[DavSchi · Rating 3 out of 5]

Dated. Definitely a starting point for more traditional families. Book was geared more for male traveler.