For Dummies and Complete Idiots Only

Chinese For Dummies, Rev.  focuses on China's official dialect, Mandarin and includes guidelines so that readers can pronounce words in standard Mandarin like a native speaker.  Chinese For Dummies, Rev.  teaches basic Chinese grammar and numbers, and not only teaches the  necessary vocabulary to make  introductions and greetings, but also address  proper etiquette and gestures to help readers make great first impressions by communicating in Chinese with a Chinese attitude.  Included are thorough sections addressing  making small talk,   making transportation arrangements, and proper phone dialogue.  A chapter on eating and drinking not only  aids the reader in communicating  hunger and thirst, but will also  guide readers in  grocery shopping,   ordering food in a restaurant setting, and both  being  gracious guest and a wonderful host.  In the most integral aspects of everyday Chinese life, Chinese For Dummies,   Rev.  will be a guide to understanding and communicating not only the Chinese language, but will provide a reference to basics of Chinese culture.