Axtell, Roger E

Describes what certain gestures mean in different countries and explains when and how to use them and avoid them.

Provides facts, tips, and cautionary tales designed to help travelers avoid common missteps and misunderstandings in different countries.

Offers business travelers and tourists practical tips to help them avoid inadvertent faux pas while traveling around the world, providing information on customs, protocol, etiquette, hand gestures, and body language and the actions and expressions that should be avoided in eleven popular destinations.