The Xenophobe S Guide To The Icelanders

Author : Richard Sale
Publisher : Xenophobe's Guides
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2009-04-24
Category : Iceland
ISBN : 1906042365

Get Book

The Xenophobe's Guide to the Icelanders by Richard Sale Pdf

"Not only has an Icelander held the title of World's Strongest Man, but there have been several Icelandic Miss Worlds. There have also been a surprising number of Icelandic chess grandmasters, and Iceland has more writers and artists per capita than any other country on earth. These facts reinforce the Icelanders' belief that they are a nation of strong, beautiful and intelligent people." "The essence of Icelandic conversation is the insult. Icelanders are born with a talent for it and use it with ease from an early age. Because of their farming and fishing ancestry the most telling jibes involve sheep and fish. It is a very serious matter to refer to someone as a sheep or a codhead."

Author : Helen Dyrbye,Thomas Golzen,Steve Harris
Publisher : Oval Projects
Page : 89 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2008-10-09
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9781908120243

Get Book

The Xenophobe's Guide to the Danes by Helen Dyrbye,Thomas Golzen,Steve Harris Pdf

A guide to understanding the Danes that highlights their character and behaviour with warmth and wit.

Author : Tarja Moles
Publisher : Oval Projects
Page : 92 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2011-05-13
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9781908120366

Get Book

The Xenophobe's Guide to the Finns by Tarja Moles Pdf

A guide to understanding the Finns that explores their national characteristics with humour and style.

Author : Antony Mason
Publisher : Oval Projects Ltd
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2009-04-24
Category : Belgians
ISBN : 1906042225

Get Book

Xenophobe's Guide to the Belgians by Antony Mason Pdf

Belgians like above all to be practical, solid. They stand square and conduct conversation from the base of the neck. Courteous behaviour is expected: it is the natural product of right-mindedness. It is also practical: that is how you get on in the world. Belgians would be very happy indeed if all the world knew them to be good-natured, tolerant, individualistic, self-assertive, modest, moderate, and the embodiment of European ideals. This is a long-term project. Meanwhile being placed somewhere on the map of Europe will do.

Author : Paul Bilton
Publisher : Xenophobe's Guide
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2008-08
Category : National characteristics, Swiss
ISBN : 1906042500

Get Book

Xenophobe's Guide to the Swiss by Paul Bilton Pdf

Highlights the unique character and behavior of the nation. Frank, irreverent, funny--almost guaranteed to cure Xenophobia.

Author : Ken Hunt,Mike Taylor
Publisher : Xenophobe's Guides
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2008-12
Category : Australia
ISBN : 1906042209

Get Book

Xenophobe's Guide to the Aussies by Ken Hunt,Mike Taylor Pdf

Appearances are deceptive Never make the error of underestimating the Aussies. They love to portray a casual disregard for everything around them, but no-one accidentally achieves a lifestyle as relaxed as theirs. Logic down under Aussies will twist any statistics to their own ends. One statistic doing the rounds was that 40% of drivers in accidents had been drinking. Since this left 60% of drivers who hadn't had a drop, but who still had accidents, it must obviously be safer to drink and drive. Let's talk "strine" The Aussies are not subtle and neither is their language. They will say what they mean. The problem is that the words they use don't always mean what they say. For example: bluey--someone who has red hair; you're orright--you are absolutely super; itsa bit warm-- it is probably 120F in the water bag (water bags are always hung in the shade); that'd be right--I don't believe it either. Out in the outback Nature is the biggest single influence on the Aussie attitude. And a very harsh and unforgiving influence it is. Reality, totally uncontrollable, is never far outside the suburban limits.

Author : Stefan Zeidenitz,Ben Barkow
Publisher : Xenophobe's Guides
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Germans
ISBN : 1906042330

Get Book

Xenophobe's Guide to the Germans by Stefan Zeidenitz,Ben Barkow Pdf

Highlights the unique character and behavior of the nation. Frank, irreverent, funny--almost guaranteed to cure Xenophobia.

Author : Vladimir Zhelvis
Publisher : Xenophobe's Guides
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2010-08-31
Category : National characteristics, Russian
ISBN : 1906042462

Get Book

Xenophobe's Guide to the Russians by Vladimir Zhelvis Pdf

A guide to understanding the Russians which goes behind the curtain of bearishness to reveal their soft underbelly and highlights the unique character and behavior of the nation. Frank, irreverent, funny--almost guaranteed to cure Xenophobia.

Author : Paulo Henrique Barauna
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2018-07-26
Category : Brazil
ISBN : 1906042233

Get Book

The Xenophobe's Guide to the Brazilians by Paulo Henrique Barauna Pdf

Author : Martin Solly
Publisher : Oval Projects
Page : 79 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2008-07-25
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781908120601

Get Book

The Xenophobe's Guide to the Italians by Martin Solly Pdf

A guide to understanding the Italians which reveals their cultural curiosities and defining characteristics.

Author : Louis James
Publisher : Oval Projects
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2010-01-29
Category : History
ISBN : 9781908120069

Get Book

The Xenophobe's Guide to the Austrians by Louis James Pdf

A guide to understanding the Austrians that delves into the cultural curiosities and peculiar characteristics of this land-locked nation.

Author : Sahoko Kaji,Noriko Hama,Robert Ainsley,Jonathan Rice
Publisher : Oval Projects Ltd
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : National characteristics, Japanese
ISBN : 1906042403

Get Book

Xenophobe's Guide to the Japanese by Sahoko Kaji,Noriko Hama,Robert Ainsley,Jonathan Rice Pdf

"The quintessence of unspoken mutual understanding is to be found in the word yoroshiku: 'You have understood what I want you to do. I have understood that you have understood what I want you to do. Therefore I leave it up to you to finish the task and I expect it to be done in the way I want it to be done. And I thank you for understanding me and agreeing to take the trouble to do the task.' All this in four syllables." "For all the apparent worship of the way of the warrior, being yasashii, which means being gentle, tender, caring, yielding and considerate, is very important in Japan. Asked what a Japanese values most in a potential spouse, both sexes tend to put being being yasashii at the top of their list of desirable virtues. The concept is even applied to the inanimate. For instance, a car or shampoo can be yasashii to you, to the eye, and to the environment."

Author : Andrew Evans
Publisher : Bradt Travel Guides
Page : 470 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781841623610

Get Book

Iceland by Andrew Evans Pdf

A brand new edition of this in-depth guide to Iceland, from the remotest offshore islands and the uninhabited interior to the ins and outs of Reykjavik s crazy music and art scene. Whether you re an outdoor enthusiast, an independent traveler on a budget, or a comfort-seeking tourist, author Andrew Evans shows you how to do it Icelander style at this trendy, eco-friendly destination."

Author : Peter Berlin
Publisher : Xenophobe's Guides
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2008-03
Category : National characteristics, Swedish
ISBN : 1906042497

Get Book

Xenophobe's Guide to the Swedes by Peter Berlin Pdf

Highlights the unique character and behavior of the nation. Frank, irreverent, funny--almost guaranteed to cure Xenophobia.

Author : Ewa Lipniacka
Publisher : Oval Projects
Page : 86 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2009-02-02
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9781908120724

Get Book

The Xenophobe's Guide to the Poles by Ewa Lipniacka Pdf

A guide to understanding the Poles that displays their true character with perception and affection.