A humorous approach to Spanish that shows you can speak the lingo simply by using plain English -- Back cover.

A guide to understanding the Spanish that views them with the same light-hearted attitude that they themselves display in life.

This is one of a series of guides designed to tell the truth about other nations, using sweeping generalizations and observations as a base, detailing what to expect and how to cope with it. The guides try to explain why things are done the way they are and they try to allay the feelings of trepidation with which the xenophobe approaches new territory. This particular book looks at the Spanish.

The roots of "Ootame, vaatame" "Let's wait and see," are embedded in the deepest chasm of the Estonian psyche because, for a very long time, the people had little choice to do anything else. This philosophy is a close relation to the Spanish mañana ("tomorrow"). The difference is that the languid Spanish are just deferring something. The pragmatic Estonians are not. They are waiting and seeing. A guide to understanding the Estonians which dispels or confirms preconceived prejudices with humor and insight.

Highlights the unique character and behavior of the nation. Frank, irreverent, funny--almost guaranteed to cure Xenophobia.

What makes Brazilians BRAZILIAN: A witty guide to the beliefs and behaviour that define the Brazilians.

A guide to understanding the Danes that highlights their character and behaviour with warmth and wit.