Finland - Culture Smart! by Elena Barrett -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Title Page Copyright About the Author Contents Map of Finland Introduction Key Facts 1 Land and People

• Geographical Overview • Climate • Wildlife • Brief History • Government and Politics • Finland and Its Neighbors • The Finns Today • Cities in Finland

2 Values and Attitudes

• Sisu • Proud to be Finnish • Democracy • Equality • Honesty • Community Spirit • Personal Relationships • Church and Religion • Attitudes Toward Foreigners

3 Festivals, Customs, and Traditions

• National Holidays • Festivals • Family Celebrations

4 Making Friends

• Hospitality • Conversation and Culture • Formality Versus Informality • Alcohol and Entertainment • Gifts • Joining Clubs and Societies

5 The Finns at Home

• Quality of Life • Living Conditions • The Finnish Family • Daily Life and Routines • Food • The Summerhouse (Mökki) • Schools and Education • Moving to or visiting Finland

6 Time Out

• Outdoor Activities and Nature • Freedom to Roam: Everyman’s right (Jokamiehenoikeus) • Sports • Design and Shopping • Banks and Cash Machines • Eating Out • Buying Alcohol and Drinking • Nightlife • Sex and the City • Confrontation • High Culture • Popular Culture

7 Travel, Health, and Safety

• Driving • Taxis • Cycling • Public Transport • Where to Stay • Health and Security • Clothing

8 Business Briefing

• Getting Down to Business • Office Style and Etiquette • Communication Styles • Presentations • Teamwork • Leadership and Decision Making • Timing and Punctuality • Meetings and Negotiations • Contracts • Handling Disagreements • Women in Business

9 Communicating

• Language • Silence • Body Language • Conversation • Humor • Written Communications • Services • Conclusion