{"product_id":"ireland-culture-smart-the-essential-guide-to-customs-culture-9781787023666","title":"Ireland - Culture Smart!: The Essential Guide to Customs \u0026 Culture","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eCulture Smart! Ireland provides insights into the beliefs, attitudes, and traditions of the Irish, helping you to better understand your hosts and navigate unfamiliar situations. It offers tips on etiquette and communicating, making your experience abroad more meaningful. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 200 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 27 February 2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kuperard\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch1\u003eDiscover the Real Ireland: Beyond the Sights\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost guidebooks on Ireland will tell you where to stay and what to see. 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