Readers get an inside look at each ambassador's personal entertaining style, formal and informal embassy parties, as well as important holidays, festivals, and significant customs that are unique to... This description may be from another edition of this product.
JOIN US AT THE EMBASSY is well written, informative and useful. Whether you are interested in the culture, food or customs of the ten countries in this book, you will find yourself absorbed by the carefully researched information. You will probably want to plan a trip immediately after each chapter! I can't wait for the sequel with another ten countries. Buy it now -- you will be glad you have this book on hand.
A fine and recommended read
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
An embassy is a little piece of a country in another land. "Join Us at the Embassy" is a tour of embassies and the culture around them. Discussing the customs, the elaborate detail of many of the embassies and their celebrations, and the high culture etiquette that flies within these walls, which by international laws are considered to be foreign soil. For anyone interested in the goings on inside embassies, "Join Us at the Embassy" is a fine and recommended read.
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