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CULTURESHOCK !
A Survival Guide to Customs and Etiquette
IRELAND
Patricia Levy
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This E-Book edition published in 2008 by:
Marshall Cavendish Editions
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ABOUT THE SERIES
Culture shock is a state of disorientation that can come over
anyone who has been thrust into unknown surroundings, away
from one’s comfort zone. CultureShock! is a series of trusted
and reputed guides which has, for decades, been helping
expatriates and long-term visitors to cushion the impact of
culture shock whenever they move to a new country.
Written by people who have lived in the country and
experienced culture shock themselves, the authors share all the
information necessary for anyone to cope with these feelings
of disorientation more effectively. The guides are written in
a style that is easy to read and covers a range of topics that
will arm readers with enough advice, hints and tips to make
their lives as normal as possible again.
Each book is structured in the same manner. It begins
with the fi rst impressions that visitors will have of that city or
country. To understand a culture, one must fi rst understand
the people—where they came from, who they are, the values
and traditions they live by, as well as their customs and
etiquette. This is covered in the fi rst half of the book
Then on with the practical aspects—how to settle in with
the greatest of ease. Authors walk readers through how to
fi nd accommodation, get the utilities and telecommunications
up and running, enrol the children in school and keep in the
pink of health. But that’s not all. Once the essentials are out
of the way, venture out and try the food, enjoy more of the
culture and travel to other areas. Then be immersed in the
language of the country before discovering more about the
business side of things.
To round off, snippets of basic information are offered
before readers are ‘tested’ on customs and etiquette of the
country. Useful words and phrases, a comprehensive resource
guide and list of books for further research are also included
for easy reference.
CONTENTS
Preface
vi
Alternative Lifestyles
131
Map Of Ireland
viii
Chapter 1
First Impressions
Chapter 5
Settling In
133
1
Formalities
134
Safety
3
Finding a Home
137
Smoking
4
Appliances and Utilities
140
What to Bring from Home
141
Chapter 2
Overview of Land
& History
The Education System
141
Money Matters
144
5
Shopping
146
Geography
6
Health and Hospitals
147
Irish Industries
7
Transportation
149
History: A Terrible Beauty
14
Telecommunications
d 151
The Politics of the North
35
The Church and the State
48
Chapter 6
Irish Food
Religion in the North
64
154
Politics
67
Spuds
155
Irish Meals
158
Chapter 3
The Irish
Traditional Irish Dishes
160
71
Other Irish Delicacies
161
Stereotypes and Reality 72
Real Irish Icons 81
Values: What Makes Them Tick 83
The Land 83
The Move to the Cities 85
A Sense of History 86
Emigration 89
Irish Attitudes 93
Traditions: What They Cherish 102
The Irish Work Ethic
Guinness
162
Whiskey
163
Refi ned Dining
164
Dining and
Entertaining Etiquette
166
Chapter 7
A Bit of Crack
169
Irish Festivals
170
Music
172
103
Dancing
174
Chapter 4
Socialising with
the Locals
Festivals & Feis
175
111
Literature and the
Performing Arts 177
Others 181
Censorship vs Crack 186
Pub Culture 186
The Irish Leisure Ethic 189
Travel around the Country 189
Hobbies and Sports 191
Sport and Politics: The GAA ney 200
Ireland’s Ethnic Mix 112
Religious Ethnicity 123
Class Divisions 123
How They See You 126
Immigration 127
Social Customs and Etiquette 128
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