[Culture Smart! 01] • Argentina - Culture Smart! by Hamwee, Robert -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Title Page About the Author Contents Map of Argentina Introduction Key Facts Chapter 1 - Land and People

Geographical Snapshot The Regions and Climate The Argentinians: A Very Mixed Bag A Brief History Government and Politics The Economy Major Cities

Chapter 2 - Values and Attitudes

Family First Women Proud to Be Argentinian Discipline and Honesty Community and Individualism The Church and Religion Work Ethic

Chapter 3 - Festivals and Customs

Public Holidays The Importance of Folklore Mate: More Than An Infusion National Celebrations

Chapter 4 - Making Friends

Friends and Acquaintances Gestures and Physical Contact Timekeeping Social Drinking Gift Giving Clubs and Societies

Chapter 5 - Daily Life

Standards of Living Schools and Education Housing Daily Routine The Cost of Living Family Occasions

Chapter 6 - Time Out

Restaurants and Coffeehouses Shopping Theater and Cinema Nightlife Lottery and Gambling Summer Places High Culture Popular Culture Sports

Chapter 7 - Travel, Health, and Security

When to Go Entering Argentina Trains Buses Taxis The Metro Boats Driving Flying Cycling Health and Insurance Where to Stay Security

Chapter 8 - Business Briefing

Business Culture and Work Ethic Meetings and Negotiations Etiquette Business and Social Meals Gift Giving Body Language Women in Business

Chapter 9 - Communicating

The Language Face-to-Face Conversation The Press Television and Radio Mail Telephone The Internet Conclusion

Useful Resources Further Reading Acknowledgments Copyright