Peru - 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 Peru
- Introduction
- Key Facts
- 1. Land and People
- Geographical Snapshot
- Climate
- Peru's Departments
- A Brief History
- Government Today
- Economic Landscape
- 2. Values and Attitudes
- Religion
- Living for the Moment
- The Family
- Social Ties
- Pride, Honor, and Machismo
- Attitudes Toward Others
- 3. Customs and Traditions
- The Church
- Festivals and Holidays
- The Festival Calendar
- Saints' Days and Pilgrimages
- Shamanism and Other Traditions
- 4. Making Friends
- Part of the Family
- What Should I Talk About
- Peruvian Hospitality
- Timekeeping
- Neighbors
- Expatriate Associations
- Sports and Other Clubs
- 5. The Peruvians at Home
- Peruvian Homes
- Daily Life
- Children
- Family Events
- Education
- 6. Time Out
- Food
- Drinks
- Eating Out
- Nightlife and PenĚas
- Sports
- Cultural Activities
- Shopping for Pleasure
- 7. Travel, Health, and Safety
- Getting Around
- Urban Transportation
- Trains
- Driving
- Where to Stay
- Health
- Natural Hazards
- Safety
- Places to Visit
- 8. Business Briefing
- Business Culture
- Making Appointments
- Business Meetings
- Presentations
- Negotiations
- Gift Giving
- Business Entertainment
- Employment for Foreigners
- Contracts and Fulfillment
- 9. Communicating
- Language
- Face-to-Face
- The Media
- Services
- Conclusion
- Useful Apps
- Further Reading
- Picture Credits
- Copyright
- Index
- Acknowledgments.