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 Better than Insight Guide for Taiwan July 1, 2000
9 out of 11 found this review helpful
I am living in Taiwan and bought the book to better understand the people here. I really enjoyed Culture Shock Taiwan. It's informative, balanced and funny, and is much better than the Insight guide, which although interesting and beautifully illustrated, but it reads like a travel brochure and takes too reverential a tone with everything connected to Chinese culture.
Must read before your first visit to Taiwan (or any other foreign country for that matter) January 7, 2009
Sophisticated Gal (Boston, MA USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This book provided tons of facts and very useful information about Taiwan and its culture. I spent a few years in Taiwan while I was young but my husband (fiance at the time) had never been to Taiwan or any part of Asia. To prepare him for his first trip to Asia (Taiwan), I got him this book. I of course read / scanned through it before I purchased it and found that this book included the facts that I can vouch for and more. I highly recommend this book and a trip to Taiwan!!
Great book if you want to learn about Taiwan and its culture! June 1, 2010
Book Worm (Boston, MA)
This book was a great introduction to Taiwanese culture and what to expect when visiting Taiwan. I have read other books related to traveling and a lot of them lack the cultural depth and understanding. Culture Shock Taiwan gives a lot of information without being boring by adding a lot of personal touches. I really enjoyed reading about the culture and etiquette of Taiwan.
one of the best of the Culture Shock! series December 29, 2000
J. K. Kelley (Eastern WA, United States)
7 out of 13 found this review helpful
While I haven't visited Taiwan, I did work for two years for a company owned by Chinese folks from Taiwan. From what I have been able to observe, culturally speaking, this book is right on.The breadth of topics covered is impressive. A bit of language, enough history to teach you why things are as they are, information on doing business and entertaining, what you should worry about and what you should not, climate, traffic, politics, religion, philosophy, the culture of the small business owner, and even varieties of food are addressed. I would recommend it strongly, not only for the traveler to Taiwan but for anyone with close friends or co-workers who hail from it--if I'd had it years ago, I'd have committed fewer faux pas and had a better time.
 An excellent introduction for foreigners. November 22, 2000
8 out of 11 found this review helpful
I recently spent Thanksgiving week in Taiwan, visiting relatives, and brought my American fiance along. We both enjoyed this book because of its humor and usefulness.I liked the fact that it pointed out certain things/practices/habits that are exclusive to the Taiwanese culture. For example, it talked about the traditional "wet market" (a.k.a. farmer's market). So, my fiance asked if we could go to one, which turned out to be very fun. It basically gave me some ideas of places to show him for tourist spots. This book helped him to be better prepared for adapting the Taiwanese style of living for a week. As for me, it helped me appreciate my own roots more. I truly recommend this book. The usual sight seeing tour guides are dispensable. This one is just the opposite.
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