Malaysia Culture Smart The Essential Guide to Customs Culture 1st edition by Victor King 1787022782 9781787022782

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ISBN 10: 1787022782
ISBN 13: 9781787022782
Author: Victor King

Don’t just see the sights—get to know the people. Malaysia presents visitors with an exciting and fascinating medley of cultures–Malay, Chinese, Indian, Arab, Eurasian, Dayak, and aboriginal. Though very much a modern nation state, its diverse communities retain a considerable amount of their unique heritage and, in its customs, religions, festivals, costume, cuisine, languages, and architecture, Malaysian society perfectly illustrates the virtues of a vibrant pluralism. Culture Smart! Malaysia sets out to help you navigate this rich and complex cultural mix. It provides a succinct and straightforward introduction to Malaysian history and society, explains the deeper core values of the different ethnic groups, and guides you through the maze of Malaysian etiquette and behaviour for both social and business settings. 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.

Malaysia Culture Smart! 1st Table of contents:

1. Land and People
• Geographical Snapshot
• Climate
• Landscape
• The People
• A Brief History
• Government
• Economic Development and Ethnicity
2. Values and Attitudes
• A Cultural Potpourri
• Family
• Conformity and Harmony
• Deference and Respect
• Consensus
• Face
• Attitudes Toward Foreigners
• Humor
• Flexible Time
• Thinking of Others
3. Religion and Festivals
• Malays and Indian Muslims
• Chinese
• Hindu Indians
• Christian Dayaks and Others
• Spirits All Around
4. Meeting the Malaysians
• Friendship
• General Etiquette and Topics To Avoid
• Good and Bad Manners
• Dress
• Greetings
• Forms of Address
• Personal and Family Names
5. The Malaysians at Home
• Housing
• Family Life
• Education
• Social Media and Dating
• Marriage
• Daily Routine
• Expatriate Living
6. Time Out
• Leisure
• The Foreign Community
• Eating Out and Table Manners
• Shopping for Pleasure
• Sightseeing
7. Travel, Health, and Safety
• Walking
• Taxis
• Buses
• Cars and Rentals
• Railways
• Air Travel
• Boats
• Health
• Safety
8. Business Briefing
• The Social Context
• The Importance of Relationships
• Social Interaction
• Cards and Credentials
• Introductions and Meetings
• Gift Giving
• Personal Business
• The Malays and Business
• The Chinese and Business
• Beware of “Telling It Like It Is”
• Smiles, Nods, and Silences
• Women in Business
9. Communicating
• The National Language
• Some Greetings and Useful Phrases
• Other Languages
• Malaysian English
• General Comportment
• Means of Communication
• Conclusion

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