Spain - Culture Smart! : The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture.
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Chicago :
Kuperard,
2021.
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| Edition: | 1st ed. |
| Series: | Culture Smart!
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| Online Access: | Click to View |
Table of Contents:
- Front Cover
- Title Page
- About the Author
- Contents
- Map of Spain
- Introduction
- Key Facts
- 1. Land and People
- A Geographical Snapshot
- Climate
- Regional Points of View
- A Brief History
- The Political Landscape Today
- The Regions
- Major Cities
- 2. Values and Attitudes
- The Family
- Friends and Acquaintances
- Pride, Honor, and Machismo
- Beating the System
- Egotism
- Tolerance and Prejudice
- Religion
- Living for the Moment
- Manners
- 3. Customs and Traditions
- Public Holidays
- The Festival Calendar
- Pilgrimages and Fairs
- Other Customs
- Flamenco
- Bullfighting
- 4. Making Friends
- Language Classes
- Expatriate Clubs
- Sports and Other Groups
- The Neighbors
- English-Language Publications
- 5. The Spanish at Home
- Spanish Homes
- The Household
- The Daily Shopping
- Daily Life
- Education
- Television
- The Press
- 6. Time Out
- Shopping for Pleasure
- Eating Out
- Food and Drink
- Table Manners
- Nightlife
- Cultural Activities
- Sports
- Lottery and Gambling
- 7. Travel, Health, And Safety
- Flying
- Driving
- Trains
- Intercity Buses
- Urban Transportation
- Where to Stay
- Health and Insurance
- 8. Business Briefing
- Company Organization and Behavior
- Business Style
- Women in Business
- The Business Relationship
- Flexibility
- Making Appointments
- Communication Style
- Meetings
- Presentations
- Planning and Control
- Business Entertaining
- Gift Giving
- The Bottom Line
- 9. Communicating
- Language
- Speaking Spanish
- Face to Face
- Services
- Conclusion
- Appendix: Online Resources
- Further Reading
- Picture Credits
- Copyright
- Index.