Culture Smart! South Africa is an illuminating and practical guide to South African culture and society. It will help you turn your visit - whether it's for business or for pleasure - into a memorable and enriching experience. Contents include: local customs and traditions; the impact of history, religion, and politics; the South Africans at home, work, and play; eating and drinking, South African style; dos, don'ts, and taboos; business practices; communication, spoken and unspoken; and many practical tips for managing the unexpected. An essential guidebook for every type of traveller.