Philippines - Culture Smart!
The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture

This is a brief guide for the traveler to the Philippines. In it is a brief history and geography of the islands. Included are many cultural aspects to include religion, values, and everyday life. A good starter read for anyone wishing or intending to spend time in the Philippines.......more

I give very few books 2 star rating. This is one of them. I finished this book just now. Its 2:12 AM. (Isn't it fun to read at late night. Just you and the book and no one else) There are a few good information about the Philippines. But not up to the mark as other Culture Smart Books I have read. I......more

Dass ich diese Reihe sehr schätze, dürfte unterdessen bekannt sein. Auch dieser Titel reiht sich ein in die Sammlung der Culture Smart!-Titel, die mich fasziniert und begeistert haben. Während der Lektüre fiel mir hier, mehr noch als bei allen bisherigen Ländern auf, wie wenig ich doch über die Phil......more

"Philippines - Culture Smart!: The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture" serves as a valuable introductory resource for non-Filipinos looking to understand the customs and culture of the Philippines. This compact guide provides readers with useful insights into the rich and diverse heritage of the F......more

One incorrect bit of information can make you wonder about the rest of the information provided. The authors note that cars will not stop for you crossing the street - I found it to be exactly the opposite where I was in Manila. Filipinos driving cars are just as polite as Filipinos you meet outside......more