CultureShock! New Zealand : a survival guide to customs and etiquette

CultureShock! New Zealand takes reorders to the Land of the Long White Cloud which is home to the Maoris, the Pakehas, the All Blacks and most recently, Middle Earth. Gain insights into why the country ranks as one of the best countries to live and work in. What's more, real experiences and tips on how to avoid the pitfalls when interacting with the locals ensure a smooth transition from immigrant to resident. Find out about the locals, Number-8-wire metality or why you are oftern asked to "give it a go". Learn how to behave at the marae when invited for a hakari by the Maori people and what it means to ask someone over for tea. CultureShock! New Zealand is the ideal companion to help you survice and succeed in the beautiful land. CultureShock! New Zealand takes readers to the Land of the Long White Cloud which is home to the Maoris, the Pakehas, the All Blacks and most recently, Middle Earth. Gain insights into why the country ranks as one of the best countries to live and work in. Whats more, real experiences and tips on how to avoid the pitfalls when interacting with the locals ensure a smooth transition from immigrant to resident. Find out about the locals Number-8-wire mentality or why you are often asked to give it a go. Learn how to behave at the marae when invited for a hakari by the Maori people and what it means to ask someone over for tea. CultureShock! New Zealand is the ideal companion to help you survive and succeed in this beautiful land. First Impressions -- Overview Of The Land And History -- People -- Fitting In -- Settling In -- Food And Entertaining -- Enjoying New Zealand -- Learning The Language -- The Business Scene -- New Zealand At A Glance. Peter Oettli. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Annotation A Survival Guide to Customs and Etiquette in New Zealand