Botswana - Culture Smart!

<p><b><i>Don't just see the sights--get to know the people.</i></b> <p/> Botswana is a country of contrasts. Culturally the people are overwhelmingly Bantu but with more than twenty different ethnic groups and over thirty languages spoken the society is by no means homogeneous. <p/><i>Culture Smart! Botswana</i> introduces you to the lives of the people. It looks at the history that has shaped the society and shows the importance of traditional customs and values for both travelers and businesspeople alike. It describes how the Batswana live work and play and how to avoid the pitfalls of cultural misunderstanding. <p/><b>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.</b></p>