contents

Cover

Title Page

Copyright

About the Author

Map of Ghana

Introduction

Key Facts

Chapter 1: LAND AND PEOPLE

•  Geography

•  Climate

•  The People

•  A Brief History

•  Government and Politics

•  The Economy

Chapter 2: VALUES AND ATTITUDES

•  Communal Values

•  Family Values

•  Religious Values

•  Moral Values

•  Work Ethic

•  Respect for Elders

•  Attitudes to Money

•  Pride in Appearance

•  Tribalism

Chapter 3: CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS

•  Festivals

•  Weddings

•  Outdoorings

•  Funerals

•  “Right-Hand Drive”

•  Chieftaincy

•  Medicine and Magic

•  Folklore

•  Outdated Traditions

•  Dos and Don’ts

Chapter 4: MAKING FRIENDS

•  Meeting Ghanaians

•  Attitudes to Foreigners

•  Aborokyire

•  Socializing

•  Greetings

•  Handshaking

•  Taking Photographs

•  Gifts

•  Begging

•  Visiting a Home

•  Dating

Chapter 5: PRIVATE AND FAMILY LIFE

•  The Family

•  Housing

•  The Household

•  The Role of Fathers

•  The Role of Mothers

•  Growing up in Ghana

•  Daily Life

•  Health Care

Chapter 6: TIME OUT

•  Eating Out

•  Etiquette

•  Drinking

•  Smoking

•  Music

•  Shopping for Pleasure

•  Tourism

•  Sports and Games

•  Hiking

•  Literature

Chapter 7: TRAVEL, HEALTH, AND SAFETY

•  Roads and Traffic

•  Public Transportation

•  Intercity Travel

•  Where to Stay

•  Health

•  Safety

•  The Environment

Chapter 8: BUSINESS BRIEFING

•  Investing

•  Facilities

•  Money

•  Work in Ghana

•  Dealing with the Government

•  Business Dress

•  Women in Business

Chapter 9: COMMUNICATING

•  Language

•  Communication Services

•  Conclusion

Further Reading

Acknowledgments