The Power of Nunchi: The Korean Secret to Happiness and Success
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Harness Korean wisdom for happiness and success.
Ever felt out of sync during social gatherings? "The Power of Nunchi" might just be the friend you never knew you needed. It's a cultural lens into understanding others without words – a strategy to improve your relationships and career. Intriguing for anyone who's ever wished to decipher social cues with ease and finesse, this book promises a doorway to a more harmonious and successful life, as if by magic.
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The Power of Nunchi: The Korean Secret to Happiness and Success
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Euny Hong
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ISBN: 9781786331809
Authors:
Euny Hong
Publisher: hutchinson
Date of Publication: 2019-09-05
Format: Hardcover
Goodreads rating: 3.43
(rated by 2055 readers)
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Harness Korean wisdom for happiness and success.
Ever felt out of sync during social gatherings? "The Power of Nunchi" might just be the friend you never knew you needed. It's a cultural lens into understanding others without words – a strategy to improve your relationships and career. Intriguing for anyone who's ever wished to decipher social cues with ease and finesse, this book promises a doorway to a more harmonious and successful life, as if by magic.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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