France is a country that eats, drinks and breathes philosophy. There is not a farmer, fisherman, waiter, car-worker, shop assistant or housewife who isn\'t a closet Diderot or Descartes, a Saint-Simon or a Sartre. French politicians look smart......

The quintessence of unspoken mutual understanding is to be found in the word yoroshiku: \'You have understood what I want you to do. I have understood that you have understood what I want you to do. Therefore I leave it up to you to finish the......

Straight laced and straight faced. A good Kiwi bloke plays things down and does not stand on ceremony. The rugby player who scores a try is no longer expected to look as if he is bravely accepting a death sentence but, other than in sport, emotion is......

Never overstep the mark Moderation - a treasured ideal - means a lot to the English. Their respect for it is reflected in their shared dislike of any person who goes too far. Irrational rationality The English can admire something without enjoying it,......

A popular perception of the Irish is that they\'re all fiery, freckle-faced red-heads who\'ll start a fight at the slightest offence (e.g., being called British). The bit about the freckles is accurate enough, but the typical Irish person has......

Highlights the unique character and behavior of the nation. Frank, irreverent, funny - almost guaranteed to cure Xenophobia....

After the considerable success of The Xenophobe\'s Guides series, which uncovers the quirks and curiosities of other nations for xenophobes (people who fear foreigners) a series of phrase books is now being launched for the......

Appearances are deceptive Never make the error of underestimating the Aussies. They love to portray a casual disregard for everything around them, but no-one accidentally achieves a lifestyle as relaxed as theirs. Logic down under Aussies will twist......

After the considerable success of The Xenophobe\'s Guides series, which uncovers the quirks and curiosities of other nations for xenophobes (people who fear foreigners) a series of phrase books is now being launched for the......

Speak Italian in plain English. This tongue-in-cheek guide includes informative yet cheeky phrases such as \'Excuse me, there\'s a horse\'s head in my bed\' and \'Does your older brother need to come too\'?...