ISBN:
9781787029156
Language:
English
Pages:
1 online resource (169 pages)
Series Statement:
Culture Smart!
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als
DDC:
395.09861
Keywords:
Etiquette-Colombia
;
National characteristics, Colombian
;
Colombia-Social life and customs-21st century
;
Electronic books
Abstract:
Front Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- About the Author -- Contents -- Map of Columbia -- Introduction -- Key Facts -- Chapter 1: Land and People -- Geography -- Climate -- Colombia's Departments -- The People -- A Brief History -- Government -- 2016 Peace Agreement -- The Economy -- Colombia In the World -- Chapter 2: Values and Attitudes -- The Family -- Social Class and Status -- Religion -- The Body Beautiful -- Joie de Vivre -- Attitudes to the Law: Any Means Necessary -- Class and Race -- Attitudes Toward Foreigners -- Dignity and National Pride -- Strong Work Ethic -- Timekeeping -- Chapter 3: Customs and Traditions -- Festivals and Holidays -- Saints' Days and Pilgrimages -- Folklore and Superstitions -- Traditional Music and Dance -- Chapter 4: Making Friends -- The First Contact -- Meeting Colombians -- What Should I Talk About? -- Greetings -- The Importance of Titles -- Tiempo Colombiano -- Romance and the Foreigner -- Homosexuality and Discrimination -- Chapter 5: The Colombians at Home -- Housing -- Daily Life -- Growing Up In Colombia -- Marriage, Divorce, and Unión Libre -- Education -- Military Service -- Health Insurance -- Chapter 6: Time Out -- Leisure Time -- Food in Colombia -- What's to Drink? -- Sports -- Cultural Activities -- Nightlife -- Shopping for Pleasure -- Places to Visit -- Chapter 7: Travel, Health, & -- Safety -- Getting Around Safely -- By Air -- On the Road -- Driving -- Where to Stay -- Health Matters -- Safety -- Chapter 8: Business Briefing -- The Business Landscape -- Business Culture -- Doing Business with Colombians -- Setting up a Meeting -- Meetings -- Presentations -- Negotiations -- Group Think: Saving Face and Indirect Speech -- Contracts -- Women in Business.
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