Finland: the essential guide to customs & culture
by Leney, Terttu, Barrett, Elena
fromCulture smart!
Finland: the essential guide to customs & culture
by Leney, Terttu, Barrett, Elena
fromCulture smart!
"The people of this land of white summer nights and pristine lakes are famous for their sisu, a form of enterprising stoicism. Shaped by the harsh physical beauty around them, the Finns can be melancholy, yet have a great sense of humor and they love to dance, sing, and perform.…
Each book in the Culture Shock! series provides travellers with a practical guide to the culture, customs, traditions and society of the featured country
CultureShock! Finland guides you on a fun-filled crash course on getting to know this rarely explored country. Find out why the Finns are so proud of their motherland and why others fall in love with it from their first visit. From cosmopolitan Helsinki to traditional Lapland, d…
First impressions -- Land, history, economy and goverment -- The Finns -- Socialising with the Finns -- Settling in -- Food and entertainment -- Enjoying the culture -- The language and the literature -- Working in Finland -- Fast facts.
Whether you travel for business, pleasure, or a combination of the two, the ever-popular ""Culture Shock!"" series belongs in your backpack or briefcase. Get the nuts-and-bolts information you need to survive and thrive wherever you go. ""Culture Shock!"" country guides are easy…