Finland - 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 Finland
- Introduction
- Key Facts
- 1. Land and People
- Geographical Overview
- Climate
- Wildlife
- Brief History
- Government and Politics
- Finland and Its Neighbors
- The Finns Today
- Cities in Finland
- 2. Values and Attitudes
- Sisu
- Proud to be Finnish
- Democracy
- Equality
- Honesty
- Community Spirit
- Personal Relationships
- Church and Religion
- Attitudes Toward Foreigners
- 3. Festivals, Customs, and Traditions
- National Holidays
- Festivals
- Family Celebrations
- 4. Making Friends
- Hospitality
- Conversation and Culture
- Formality Versus Informality
- Alcohol and Entertainment
- Gifts
- Joining Clubs and Societies
- 5. The Finns at Home
- Quality of Life
- Living Conditions
- The Finnish Family
- Daily Life and Routines
- Food
- The Summerhouse (Mökki)
- Schools and Education
- Moving to or visiting Finland
- 6. Time Out
- Outdoor Activities and Nature
- Freedom to Roam: Everyman's right (Jokamiehenoikeus)
- Sports
- Design and Shopping
- Banks and Cash Machines
- Eating Out
- Buying Alcohol and Drinking
- Nightlife
- Sex and the City
- Confrontation
- High Culture
- Popular Culture
- 7. Travel, Health, and Safety
- Driving
- Taxis
- Cycling
- Public Transport
- Where to Stay
- Health and Security
- Clothing
- 8. Business Briefing
- Getting Down to Business
- Office Style and Etiquette
- Communication Styles
- Presentations
- Teamwork
- Leadership and Decision Making
- Timing and Punctuality
- Meetings and Negotiations
- Contracts
- Handling Disagreements
- Women in Business
- 9. Communicating
- Language
- Silence
- Body Language
- Conversation.
- Humor
- Written Communications
- Services
- Conclusion
- Further Reading
- Pictures Credit
- Copyright
- Index.