Italy  Culture Smart! The Essential..., Barry Tomalin
Italy  Culture Smart! The Essential..., Barry Tomalin
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Italy - Culture Smart!: The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture

Author: Barry Tomalin

Narrator: Charles Armstrong

Unabridged: 3 hr 23 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/22/2021

Categories: Nonfiction, Travel, Europe, Italy


Synopsis

Italy delights and stimulates with its magnificent cities and monuments, stunningly beautiful landscapes, the glory of its art and architecture, the richness and variety of its food, the elegance of its design and fashion, and the vitality and charm of its people. Italian style and culture have been exported all over the world. At home, however, Italian society and politics are facing challenges as the country struggles to maintain its standard of living, the stability of its currency, and its ability to provide jobs. The influx of refugees across the Mediterranean is putting pressure on both its social fabric and its economy. Culture Smart! Italy is an insiders guide to their daily lives, passions, and preoccupations. It introduces you to their history and culture and provides vital information and practical tips to help smooth your path in different social situations.

About Barry Tomalin

Barry Tomalin is Senior Lecturer in International Communication and Cultural Awareness at the London Academy of Diplomacy and Director of the Business Cultural Trainers Certificate at International House, London. He has taught at Link University in Rome, and run training programs in Milan, Rome, Genoa, and Naples. He has traveled extensively in Italy and provides the visitor with his firsthand experience and professional insight into this fascinating country and its people.


Reviews

Goodreads review by John on July 31, 2023

Barry Tomalin’s book introduces the culture and customs of Italy to English-speaking readers. He stresses the importance of family and clothes to Italians. Mr. Tomalin encourages visitors to carry photos of their families to help create links with Italians. And he makes the point that Italians are w......more

Goodreads review by ShaTonya on October 15, 2023

This was very informative and I will definitely read it again.......more

Goodreads review by Jeff on August 23, 2024

Great supplement to a standard guidebook.......more

Goodreads review by Tri on July 16, 2018

Short book on the culture of Italy. Topics include history, generalization of Italian values and attitudes, dining culture, friendships, getting around the country, business philosophies and common practices, communication habits, and other little bits of information about Italy and its people. I fe......more