Ghana - Culture Smart!: The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture

Don't just see the sights--get to know the people.

Ghana is among the friendliest and safest countries in Africa. Visitors are warmly welcomed but are expected to be sympathetic to local customs and beliefs, and to follow certain codes of conduct.

Culture Smart! Ghana describes the complexities and nuances of Ghanaian society with clarity and humor, and offers the reader an opportunity to get to know Ghanaians on their own terms, and to enjoy all that this beautiful country has to offer.

Have a richer and more meaningful experience abroad through a better understanding of the local culture. Chapters on history, values, attitudes, and traditions will help you to better understand your hosts, while tips on etiquette and communicating will help you to navigate unfamiliar situations and avoid faux pas.

ISBN-13: 9781787022720

Media Type: Paperback

Publisher: Kuperard

Publication Date: 03-04-2021

Pages: 200

Product Dimensions: 6.60h x 4.30w x 0.70d

Series: Culture Smart! The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture

Ian Utely worked in education in Ghana for many years, published a book for learners of the Twi language, was a columnist for the Ghanaian newspaper Weekend World, and was an advisor to the Ministry of Tourism and Diaspora Relations in Accra. He has also organized cultural, ecotourism, and language-learning activities for foreigners there.