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

"Belgians like above all to be practical, solid. They stand square and conduct conversation from the base of the neck. Courteous behaviour is it is the natural product of right-mindedness. It is also that is how you get on in the world." "Belgians would be very happy indeed if all the world knew them to be good-natured, tolerant, individualistic, self-assertive, modest, moderate, and the embodiment of European ideals. This is a long-term project. Meanwhile being placed somewhere on the map of Europe will do."

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

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

Everything in moderation Denmark is a land of modesty and moderation. This is largely a consequence of the Danes' sense of social responsibility. The touchstone of any activity or point of view is whether it is samfundsrelevant, that is, socially useful. That's not funny Danish humor suffers from the handicap of the Danes' literal-mindedness (“Can you play the violin?” “I don't know, I've never tried.”), and for their need to conform. In a country where all right-thinking people think the right things, no-one is sufficiently different to laugh at. Combined forces Danes cooperate. Lego comes from the Danish words leg godt, which means “play well,” and this is just what the Danes are good at. They get along well with other people. In any brochure translated for the world market, the word cooperation will appear at least three times per page along with a generous sprinkling of “joint ventures.” Frankly speaking They say what they think about sex, politics, religion, everything. Small talk can assume monstrous proportions. They will tell you frankly how much their mortgage is, how much they earn per hour, and whether or not they shave their armpits.

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

An irrational fear of foreigners. Xenophobe's Small books that show the more you know the less you fear. Xenophobe's Forewarned is forearmed.

What makes the Frisians A guide to understanding the Frisians with illuminating insights into their character and quirks with humour and style.

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

Highlights the unique character and behavior of the nation. Frank, irreverent, funny—almost guaranteed to cure Xenophobia. > «Typical Hungarians don't recognize limits in anything they do. The best kind of Hungarian likes to demonstrate that, whatever happens, he will keep his word, provide you with what he has promised, or finish the job he was trusted with, even if he becomes half crippled in the process. > His aim, however, is not necessarily to come up with a result, but to show in the most dramatic manner that he made the effort.»