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This book provides everything you'll ever need in a guidebook.It is an inspiring background read, an in valuable on-the-spotcompanion and a superb souvenir of your visit. 在历史上,印度就有欢迎外来者和吸收外来思想的传统。现在,游客们也不难感受到当地人热情、开放的态度,以及他们的文化和信仰的奇妙融合。 在远古时代,南亚地区曾有过大规模的人口迁徙。他们来自西亚和中亚地区,带来了印度教的信仰,在印度的土壤中生根发芽,不断发展,成为这里重要的宗教信仰。佛教、伊斯兰教、基督教和沃教等其它宗教也在印度得到发展。不同种族和宗教信仰的人们创造了多姿多彩的艺术、建筑、文化、哲学、政治制度和科学技术,构成了印度错综复杂的社会体系。 印度的自然景观也是极具多样性的,既有世界的山脉,也有热带风光的海滨,这个泱泱大国变幻无穷的景色给每个来访者都留下了深刻印
Culture Smart! provides essential information on attitudes,beliefs and behavior in different countries, ensuring that youarrive at your destination aware of basic manners, commoncourtesies, and sensitive issues. These concise guides tell youwhat to expect, how to behave, and how to establish a rapport withyour hosts. This inside knowledge will enable you to steer clear ofembarrassing gaffes and mistakes, feel confident in unfamiliarsituations, and develop trust, friendships, and successful businessrelationships. Culture Smart! offers illuminating insights into the culture andsociety of a particular country. It will help you to turn yourvisit-whether on business or for pleasure-into a memorable andenriching experience. Contents include
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