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The Xenophobe's Guide to the
Kiwis
by Christine Cole Catley &
Simon Nicholson
A guide to understanding the
Kiwis which explores their views and values with
humour and insight.
The
Xenophobe's Guide to the Kiwis
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| Straight laced
and straight faced |
| A good
Kiwi bloke plays things down and does not stand
on ceremony. The rugby player who scores a try
is no longer expected to look as if he is
bravely accepting a death sentence but, other
than in sport, emotion is not something to be
shown in public, and not much in private either.
A blokess is allowed more latitude. She is even
expected by men to 'carry on a bit'. |
| Optimists one
and all |
| Whether or not
there is a need to worry about something, the
obliging Kiwis tell one another that it will be
'good as gold', 'right as rain' and 'no prob'
(short for problem), usually qualified by one of
those great reassurers in any situation, 'She'll
be right', or 'Piece of cake'. |
| Good
citizenship |
| To Kiwis,
politeness is synonymous with warmth and
generosity of spirit. Thus North Islanders, when
complimented by visitors on their scenery, will
ask anxiously, "But have you seen the South
Island yet?" They do not want to be seen as
hogging the best bits for themselves. |
| Even handed |
| Kiwis love
receiving praise about their country. However,
since self-deprecation is wired deeply into the
national psyche, praise is looked upon
suspiciously. Kiwis fear they are being buttered
up, or somebody is having them on. Both praise
and criticism are reported by the media, and are
hotly debated. |
| The publisher would welcome
readers comments on this title. |
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| Xenophobe's Guides make great
gifts for friends travelling abroad. |
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| The Xenophobe's Guides raise a
smile and give you an understanding of the
beliefs and foibles of nationalities. |
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Glasgow Evening Times
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| An enlightened new
series, good natured, witty and useful. The
Xenophobe's Guides to different nations deserves
a real cheer. |
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The European
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Nationalism and Identity
Character
Attitudes and Values
Happy Families
Manners and Behaviour
Leisure and Pleasure
Drinking and Eating
Custom and Tradition
Sense of Humour
Culture
Systems
Culture
Systems
Business and Commerce
Government
Language |
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| Authors: Christine
Cole Catley, Simon Nicholson |
| Format: 96 pages,
pb |
| Published: 30/04/08 |
| NEW EDITION |
| Price: £4.99 |
| ISBN: 978-1-906042-41-7 |
| Online eBook. Click on
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