Lonely Planet Burmese Phrasebook - Lonely Planet Burmese Phrasebook Author:Vicki Bowman, San San Hnin Tun Cross-cultural communication is easy in Myanmar a smile will do the trick. But just a few words of Burmese will reward you with an enthusiastic reception. Test your bargaining skills at the many colourful markets or try your hand at karaoke Burmese-style. Get where youre going as you tour on a trishaw or chat with the locals as you ... more »party at a pwe. Whatever you choose, you wont be stuck for words!
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