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Philippines - Culture Smart!
Culture Smart! (Related to this series)
- Author
- Yvonne Quahe Colin-Jones
- Narrator
- Christopher P. Brown
- Publisher
- Dreamscape Media
- Publish Date
- 6 January 2026
- Run Time
- 3 hours 52 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
Don't just see the sights—get to know the people.
The Philippines may appear to be one of the most Westernized countries in Asia. However, the realities of Filipino life are complex; the façade of the English language does not run deep.
Philippines – Culture Smart! gives you the inside story of this unique and attractive country and unpacks the daily lives of its inhabitants. An explanation of the values, attitudes, and customs of the Filipinos today opens the way to a more meaningful experience, while an abundance of practical information on socializing, working, shopping, and communicating will help to make it a more enjoyable experience, too.
Have a richer and more meaningful experience abroad through a better understanding of the local culture. Chapters on history, values, attitudes, and traditions will help you to better understand your hosts, while tips on etiquette and communicating will help you to navigate unfamiliar situations and avoid faux pas.
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Details
- Author
- Yvonne Quahe Colin-Jones
- Narrator
- Christopher P. Brown
- Duration
- 3 hours 52 minutes
- Release Date
- 6 January 2026
- ISBN
- 9798349105135
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Dreamscape Media
Synopsis
Don't just see the sights—get to know the people.The Philippines may appear to be one of the most Westernized countries in Asia. However, the realities of Filipino life are complex; the façade of the English language does not run deep.Philippines – Culture Smart! gives you the inside story of this unique and attractive country and unpacks the daily lives of its inhabitants. An explanation of the values, attitudes, and customs of the Filipinos today opens the way to a more meaningful experience, while an abundance of practical information on socializing, working, shopping, and communicating will help to make it a more enjoyable experience, too.Have a richer and more meaningful experience abroad through a better understanding of the local culture. Chapters on history, values, attitudes, and traditions will help you to better understand your hosts, while tips on etiquette and communicating will help you to navigate unfamiliar situations and avoid faux pas.
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