Dealing with an International Clientele: Communications, Diplomacy and Etiquette

Author: Meredith   Meri  

Publisher: K. G. Saur‎

Publication year: 2005

E-ISBN: 9783598440120

P-ISBN(Paperback): 9783598243707

Subject: G252.61 Reference work

Keyword: 信息与知识传播

Language: ENG

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This book is aimed at all librarians and information professionals working in culturally diverse environments, whether in an academic, public or commercial setting. It addresses the issues of communication, diplomatic etiquette and common courtesies from a wide range of cultures and of how to provide library services across cultural boundaries and languages. Each chapter clearly defines a different aspect and provides clear guidance and strategies for librarians to follow in their everyday work. The book is packed with advice on how to deal with many of the situations, which arise as the result of different cultural backgrounds and language.

Chapter

Chapter Two. Welcome

Chapter Three. Respect

Chapter Four. Speak Slowly and Distinctly

Chapter Five. Communication

Chapter Six. Etiquette

Chapter Seven. Diplomacy

Chapter Eight. Learning versus Teaching

Chapter Nine. Cultures of the World, A-I

Chapter Ten. Cultures of the World, J-W

Backmatter

Chapter Three. Respect

Chapter Four. Speak Slowly and Distinctly

Chapter Five. Communication

Chapter Six. Etiquette

Chapter Seven. Diplomacy

Chapter Eight. Learning versus Teaching

Chapter Nine. Cultures of the World, A-I

Chapter Ten. Cultures of the World, J-W

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