Overview
Slovenians retain an understated and understandable pride in their country, which is why they are delighted to show it off to visitors. Over the centuries, the area has belonged to many kingdoms and regimes, and until Slovenians gained independence in 1991, they had sat back and watched the mighty rise and fall. As far as nationhood goes, their golden age is now, in a new state in which the language of the people is, finally, also the language of government.Slovenians have often been regarded by their Balkan neighbours as being eerily Austrian a cold, reserved Alpine people with an addiction to work, and perhaps even a mild aversion to fun. Though this opinion was not held without a sense of humour and even a certain amount of respect, the stereotypes are hard to shake, and many Slovenians label themselves as melancholic, morose, or introverted. The difference between public and private persona however, could not be any more different! Modest through and through, they will not smother you with false affection and overhasty offers of friendship, but if you ask them for help, they will be there for you. And once a friendship has been formed, a realm of generosity, intimacy and honesty will be discovered. Culture Smart! Slovenia offers you the essential insights into the quirks, pitfalls, social and business habits of this thimble-sized European microcosm. It will elucidate for you the values, customs and attitudes that shape their way of life and enable you to make the most out of your stay here, whatever your reason for travelling!
Full Product Details
Author: Jason Blake
Publisher: Kuperard
Imprint: Kuperard
Edition: New edition
Dimensions:
Width: 11.00cm
, Height: 1.30cm
, Length: 16.90cm
Weight: 0.177kg
ISBN: 9781857336009
ISBN 10: 1857336003
Pages: 168
Publication Date: 08 April 2011
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
Culture Smart! has come to the rescue of hapless travellers, Sunday Times Travel - ...the perfect introduction to the weird, wonderful and downright odd quirks and customs of various countries, Global Travel - ...full of fascinating, as well as common sense, tips to help you avoid embarrassing faux pas, Observer - ...as useful as they are entertaining, Easy Jet Magazine - ...offer glimpses into the psyche of a faraway world, New York Times.
Culture Smart! has come to the rescue of hapless travellers...' Sunday Times Travel, ' the perfect introduction to the weird, wonderful and downright odd quirks and customs of various countries.' Global Travel, ' full of fascinating, as well as common sense, tips to help you avoid embarrassing faux pas.' Observer, ' as useful as they are entertaining.' Easy Jet Magazine, ' offer glimpses into the psyche of a faraway world.' New York Times
Author Information
Jason Blake teaches in the English Department at the University of Ljubljana. Born and raised in Toronto, he has been living in Slovenia since 2000. In addition to a PhD in English literature, he has an MA in German, and before moving to Slovenia he spent over three years studying and working in Germany and Austria. He has translated widely from Slovenian (and less widely from German), primarily in the area of cultural studies. Among his published translations are five books, myriad articles, as well as over a dozen short stories by different authors. He is the author of Canadian Hockey Literature, and a book-length essay-writing guide that focuses on cultural differences between Slovenian and English writing. In 2007/2008 he worked as a language trainer preparing civil servants for Slovenia's presidency of the European Union.
