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The Xenophobe's Guide to the Kiwis by Christine Cole Catley & Simon Nicholson A
guide to understanding the Kiwis which explores their views and values with humour
and insight.
| 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 not something
to be shown in public, and not much in private either. A blokess is allowed more
latitude. She is even expected by men to 'carry on a bit'. |
| Optimists one and all | | Whether
or not there is a need to worry about something, the obliging Kiwis tell one another
that it will be 'good as gold', 'right as rain' and 'no prob' (short for problem),
usually qualified by one of those great reassurers in any situation, 'She'll be
right', or 'Piece of cake'. |
| Good citizenship | | To
Kiwis, politeness is synonymous with warmth and generosity of spirit. Thus North
Islanders, when complimented by visitors on their scenery, will ask anxiously,
"But have you seen the South Island yet?" They do not want to be seen
as hogging the best bits for themselves. |
| Even handed | | Kiwis
love receiving praise about their country. However, since self-deprecation is
wired deeply into the national psyche, praise is looked upon suspiciously. Kiwis
fear they are being buttered up, or somebody is having them on. Both praise and
criticism are reported by the media, and are hotly debated. |
| The publisher
would welcome readers comments on this title. |
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| Xenophobe's
Guides make great gifts for friends travelling abroad. |
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| The Xenophobe's
Guides raise a smile and give you an understanding of the beliefs and foibles
of nationalities. | | Glasgow Evening Times |
| An
enlightened new series, good natured, witty and useful. The Xenophobe's Guides
to different nations deserves a real cheer. |
| The European |
Nationalism
and Identity
Character
Attitudes and Values
Happy Families
Manners
and Behaviour
Leisure and Pleasure
Drinking and Eating
Custom and
Tradition
Sense of Humour
Culture
Systems
Culture
Systems
Business and Commerce
Government
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| Authors:
Christine Cole Catley, Simon Nicholson |
| Format:
96
pages, pb |
| Published:
30/04/08 |
| NEW
EDITION |
| Price:
£4.99 |
ISBN-13:
978-1-906042-41-7 |
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