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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 poli… More >>
I think most people are smart enough to take things in context. Not everywhere and in every situation coincides with the cultural norms, but this book is the best starting point for Pakistan. I look forward to reading others in this series are traveling, as elsewhere. I read books of travel to Pakistan, but gave no cultural preparation and what to expect while most books describe places or events of interest.
accurate at the time of starting that way!
Rating: 5 / 5
I work in foreign aid and are very willing to travel to Pakistan for my next job. I bought this book, as I have purchased others in the crash, “Culture” series, when I worked / traveled to other developing countries for a long time.
Unfortunately, this book seems written for men. At first I thought it was just bad editing and choice of words (ie, using young male / / that pronouns, it is unclear whether the Board should have applied to men or men and women), then it became clear that was about to be left out. Women take care sectiions with clothes and shopping, and in some places – especially at work – which begins actually refers to some things “his wife” (I, and playing host) to do to “help . As a single professional woman, I’m pretty disappointed that this section did not refer to issues or label must consider whether I succeed in my next job.
, just to add icing on the cake fear. . . . . . . “sex is just how I can find a prosititute despite the ban on brothels and how not to be fooled by their exploiters.
ARGH !!!!!!!
Rating: 1 / 5
Although this book is well written and relatively honest than the author seems to fully understand the culture and often distorted. photos (albeit black and white) are very nice and the descriptions of the elites in big cities like Karachi and Lahore are about truth, but not always pleasant. I visited Pakistan for my friends wedding a few months ago and this book contradicts most of what I have learned about their culture and ceremonies. what I found had misrepresented the issue of sexism in Pakistan. the author notes that women have less authority than men, but conveniently forgets to mention the respect and facilities are granted as mothers, sisters and wives. Overall I felt this book is not the best way to go if you really want to understand the country and the people of Pakistan, this book is not the best way forward.
Rating: 1 / 5
I work in foreign aid and are very willing to travel to Pakistan for my next job. I bought this book, as I have purchased others in the crash, “Culture” series, when I worked / traveled to other developing countries for a long time.
Unfortunately, this book seems written for men. At first I thought it was just bad editing and choice of words (ie, using young male / / that pronouns, it is unclear whether the Board should have applied to men or men and women), then it became clear that was about to be left out. Women take care sectiions with clothes and shopping, and in some places – especially at work – which begins actually refers to some things “his wife” (I, and playing host) to do to “help . As a single professional woman, I’m pretty disappointed that this section did not refer to issues or label must consider whether I succeed in my next job.
, just to add icing on the cake fear. . . . . . . “sex is just how I can find a prosititute despite the ban on brothels and how not to be fooled by their exploiters.
ARGH!
Rating: 1 / 5
I lived three years in Pakistan and this book helped me understand the culture, as if I lived there all my life. It is full of useful details about the traditions, food groups, religion, ethnicity, festivals, laws, whatever.
There is no historical narrative, complete with names, dates and hit you like machine gun fire. Instead we have the land accounts of everyday life is everything. The reader can feel his comments were made by decades of firsthand experience. There are some generalizations and stereotypes discussed as is common with other books of that culture.
The author wrote in a respectful and unbiased. You can claim to have developed a great respect for what foreigners perceive as a backward culture. I agree with other critics who say they are sexist. You simply tell us how. Whereas 40 years lived on his election, I hope you know what you’re talking about.
Rating: 5 / 5