Philippines - 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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Table of Contents:
- Front Cover
- Title Page
- About the Author
- Contents
- Map of the Philippines
- Introduction
- Key Facts
- 1. Land and People
- Geography
- Climate
- The Environment
- Natural Disasters
- A Brief History
- The Republic of the Philippines
- The Marcos Years
- The Philippines Today
- EDSA II
- The Economy
- 2. Values and Attitudes
- A Relationship-Based Society
- Bahala Na
- ManĚana-Filipino Time
- Attitudes Toward Foreigners
- Making the Right Impression
- 3. Customs and Traditions
- Religion
- Christian Festivals
- Fiestas
- Islamic Festivals
- Other Celebrations
- 4. Making Friends
- Meeting People
- Invitations Home
- Inviting Others
- The Online Generation
- Dating
- Homosexuality
- 5. The Filipinos at Home
- Housing
- Daily Life and Routines
- The Family and Children
- Family Celebrations
- Household Help
- 6. Time Out
- Shopping
- Sports and Games
- Gambling
- Nightlife
- Food and Drink
- 7. Travel, Health, and Safety
- Road Travel and Transportation
- Rail
- Ferries and Boats
- Air
- Places to Visit In and Around Manila
- Places to Visit Away From Manila
- Health
- HIV/AIDS
- Medical Care
- Safety
- 8. Business Briefing
- Office Etiquette and Protocol
- Management Style
- Speeches and Presentations
- Bureaucracy and Corruption
- Women At Work
- Business Entertaining
- Gift Giving
- Patience and Perception
- 9. Communicating
- Languages
- Face to Face
- Nonverbal Communication
- Services
- Conclusion
- Appendix: Useful Apps
- Further Reading
- Picture Credits
- Copyright
- Index.