About the Book Culture Shock! Myanmar is essential reading for any foreigner who is going to live & work in the country It is packed full of practical information as well as interesting trivia on the colourful customs & culture of the people Even though Myanmar has relaxed its restrictions on foreign visitors the country is still relatively isolated compared to the rapidly globalising world Learn how to get around the country effectively by trishaws like the locals & how to assimilate quickly & shop for groceries Join in the local celebrations such as Tabaung & Tagu Packed with a resource guide glossary contact numbers website addresses & useful advice Culture Shock! Myanmar has the answers for anyone wanting to fit in & enjoy life in the country quite unlike any land you know about" as writer Rudyard Kipling had described About the Series Culture Shock! is a dynamic indispensable series of guides for travellers looking to truly understand the countries they are visiting working in or moving to Each title explains the country's customs traditions & social & business etiquette in a lively informative style Culture Shock! authors all of whom have experienced the joys & pitfalls of cultural adaptation are ideally placed to provide warm & helpful advice to those who seek to integrate seamlessly into diverse cultures