Morocco (Culture Shock! A Survival Guide to Customs & Etiquette)
Orin Hargraves, author ofCulture Shock! Moroccoknows  whereof he speaks. As a Peace Corps volunteer to that North African  country in the early 1980s, he learned firsthand about the customs and  culture in theMaghreb. Hargraves covers the bases with a basic  but thorough overview of Moroccan history, geography, and politics. He  delves into the psychological and cultural mores of the Moroccan  people, from their attitudes about men, women, and family to their  views on homosexuality, hospitality, and religion. The areas for  potential misunderstanding between western visitors and Moroccans soon  become clear, and Hargraves does his best to offer clear explanations  of Moroccan thought and behavior.Chapters on intangibles, such as  friendship, world view, and relations between the sexes are followed  by practical dos and don'ts for living in the country. In  "Communicating in Morocco," Hargraves gives readers a  mini-Arabic lesson. in "Where the Guest Is King," he  suggests pacing for the many courses likely to be set before a guest  at a Moroccan dinner party and other important tips for how to eat  from a communal bowl. He gives advice on finding housing, conducting  business, and even how to spend leisure time. ThoughCulture Shock!  Moroccois primarily intended for people making a lengthy stay in  Morocco, it also makes a terrific introduction to the country for  anyone planning to visit there.--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.