Ghana - Culture Smart! : The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Smart!, Culture.
Other Authors: Utley, Ian.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Chicago : Kuperard, 2021.
Edition:1st ed.
Series:Culture Smart!
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490 1 |a Culture Smart! ;  |v v.120 
505 0 |a Front Cover -- Title Page -- About the Author -- Contents -- Map of Ghana -- Introduction -- Key Facts -- 1. Land and People -- Geography -- Climate -- The People -- A Brief History -- Government and Politics -- The Economy -- 2. Values and Attitudes -- Communal Values -- Family Values -- Religious Values -- Moral Values -- Work Ethic -- Respect for Elders -- Attitudes Toward Money -- Pride in Appearance -- Tribalism -- 3. Religion and Traditions -- Festivals -- Weddings -- Outdoorings -- Funerals -- "Right-Hand Drive" -- Chieftaincy -- Medicine and Magic -- Folklore -- Outdated Traditions -- Dos and Don'ts -- 4. Making Friends -- Meeting Ghanaians -- Attitudes Toward Foreigners -- Aborokyire -- Socializing -- Greetings -- Handshaking -- Taking Photographs -- Gifts -- Begging -- Visiting a Home -- Dating -- 5. Private and Family Life -- The Family -- Housing -- The Household -- The Role of Fathers -- The Role of Mothers -- Growing Up in Ghana -- Education -- Daily Life -- Health Care -- 6. Time Out -- Eating Out -- Etiquette -- Drinking -- Smoking -- Music -- Shopping for Pleasure -- Tourism -- Sports and Games -- Hiking -- Literature -- 7. Travel, Health, and Safety -- Roads and Traffic -- Public Transportation -- Intercity Travel -- Where to Stay -- Health -- HIV/AIDS -- Safety -- The Environment -- 8. Business Briefing -- Investing -- Facilities -- Money -- Working in Ghana -- Meetings -- "Favors" -- Dealing with the Government -- Business Dress -- Women in Business -- 9. Communicating -- Language -- Nonverbal Communication -- Services -- Conclusion -- Further Reading -- Useful Apps and Websites -- Picture Credits -- Copyright -- Index -- Acknowledgments. 
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