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Summary: it was okay....
Review: it was okay, but the facts there were outdated(like the person before me said). I have been in Korea for 4 years, and some of things are different from the book. Especially the men-woman relationship. It isn't like that anymore. It gives you a general idea of what Korea is like, but don't trust all the details.
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Summary: culture shock korea!
Review: The book is packed with hints and suggestions. I have found the book interesting the moment I picked it up.
I have found the book 100% accurate and suggest it to any Expat to Korea.
My self living in Korea and working- this is extreemly helpful.
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Summary: Don't Leave Home Without It (or an updated version)!
Review: This book answers many common questions about Korean culture. With humor, insight, and understanding, it explains why Koreans do the things they do, especially those things that boggle foreigners staying in Korea (the scoop on personal space, ettiquette with strangers, formal language, work relationships, etc.). It is, understandibly, OUTDATED. (I believe there is an updated version available, which I haven't read yet.) Read it anyway, if you are going to Korea. You will be prepared for the cultural conflicts you run into; You just might not run into as many differences as the book lead you to expect. Highly recommended!
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Summary: Excellent breif overview of Korean life. Hul-lyung han!
Review: This book gives an excellent overview of life in Korea and Korean views. It is a MUST read for anyone who will be visiting Korea, especially for extended stays. It also would be helpful for anyone living in or near a large Korean population in America. I highly recomend it along with any of it's counterparts in the Culture Shock Series.
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Summary: An OK book, but a good travel guide is more useful
Review: This book was OK, but I wish that I had just spent my money on a good travel guide (Moon Handbook Guide to S. Korea by Robert Nilsen) because most of the information was superficial. Worth a look into if you are in a bookstore or library, but otherwise I would just save my money.
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Summary: Are Koreans elitist homophobes?
Review: This is the impression I get from this book! There is an assumption that everyone has or will be hiring a maid. Where this comes from I don't know. Secondly, the authors go out of their way to let the reader know that homosexuality is 'non-existent' in Korea. Yeah, right. There are some nice photos, but I wonder how current they are as the fashions seem a bit dated.
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Summary: Interesting snapshot.
Review: This is the third book I've read from the Culture Shock family. The other two were for France and Spain. I haven't yet traveled to Asia, however if you're considering living abroad and want a glimpse of insight into life in Korea, this seems like a good book to start with. Admittedly though, this is my first reading on Korean culture, so I may subsequently revise this review as I gain more perspective.
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Summary: Interesting snapshot.
Review: This is the third book I've read from the Culture Shock family. The other two were for France and Spain. I haven't yet traveled to Asia, however if you're considering living abroad and want a glimpse of insight into life in Korea, this seems like a good book to start with. Admittedly though, this is my first reading on Korean culture, so I may subsequently revise this review as I gain more perspective.
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