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Culture Smart! Nicaragua offers readers an insider´s view of the country and its people. It explores Nicaragua´s national traditions, turbulent history, tasty local dishes, fun fiestas, and unique cultural expressions. It arms you with key phrases in Nica-speak, or Nica¤ol, so you can break the ice, and provides insights into what the people of Nicaragua are like at home, at play, and in business, so that you can get under the skin of this intriguing country and make the most of your visit.

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Brief History - Politics - Economic Life - Traditions - Friendships & Family - Relationships - Bureaucracy - Religion - Humour - Local Holidays - Taboos - Invitations - Gifts - Dress - Business etiquette - Punctuality & Appointments - Team working

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Culture Smart! has come to the rescue of hapless travellers, Sunday Times Travel - the perfect introduction to the weird, wonderful and downright odd quirks and customs of various countries, Global Travel - full of fascinating, as well as common sense

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