Beginner's Hungarian [antikvár]

Beginner's HungarianINTRODUCTIONThe rich culture and languages of Eastern Europe are unique, intricate and subtle, steeped in tradition by hundreds of years of history. But, since the Eastern European countries were closed societies for over 40 years under communist rule, little is known about them.After the fall of the Iron Curtain a flurry of activity is being spurred throughout Eastern Europe by the desire to establish democratic institutions and free market economies. Firms from the West are exploring business opportunities and expansion into these virtually untapped markets. A fresh and beautifiil land, together with the rich and exciting cultural heritage of its people, has opened up for tourists to explore.As a result, EUROLINGUA was started in September 1990 to meet the growing demand for Eastern European languages and cross-cultural instructions. EUROLINGUA primarily serves tourists and business people who deal in international trade.The passionate traveler would like to understand and enjoy the people and the customs of the country he/she will visit. For a successful international transaction the businessperson has to know the appropriate conduct in various business situations. Finally, basic information about the geography, history and politics of the country to be visited, together with some language knowledge, will make anyone feel more at home.These considerations have brought about this book, in the hope that it will become your friend and guide during your trip. The knowledge of customs, manners and some basics of language will help you discover more exciting things and make more friends than you have ever dreamed possible.