Cuba--Culture Smart! by Russell Maddicks -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

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

• Geographical Snapshot • Climate • A Brief History • The Political System • The Economy • Looking Ahead: Obama’s Big Thaw and the Future of US–Cuba Relations

Chapter 2: Values and Attitudes

• Resilience and Resourcefulness • The Spirit of the Revolution • Dissent • Attitudes Toward Race • Attitudes Toward Religion • Men and Women • LGBT Cubans Come Out of the Cold War Closet • Attitudes Toward Foreigners

Chapter 3: Customs and Traditions

• Catholic Traditions • Afro–Cuban Traditions • Celebrating History • Cultural Events • Public Holidays • Carnivals • Secular Wedding Palaces • Sweet Fifteen

Chapter 4: Making Friends

• Meeting People • What to Wear • Conversation Starters and Stoppers • Breaking Out of the Tourist Bubble • Staying Longer

Chapter 5: The Cubans at Home

• Quality of Life • Town and Country • Housing • Health Care • Education • The Changing Family • The Daily Round • In the Community • The CDRS

Chapter 6: Time Out

• Food • Comida Criolla: Popular Cuban Dishes • Drinks • Cocktails With History • The Arts • Sports and Outdoor Activities • Shopping for Pleasure • Cuban Cigars • Places to Visit

Chapter 7: Travel, Health, and Safety

• Getting Around • In Towns and Resorts • Where to Stay • Health • Crime and Safety

Chapter 8: Business Briefing

• The Economic Climate • Cuba as a Business Partner • Government and Business • The Legal Framework • The Workforce • Unions • The Importance of Personal Relationships • Be Prepared • Making a Proposal • Meetings • Negotiating • Decision Making and Follow-Up • Contracts • Resolving Disputes

Chapter 9: Communicating

• Language • Written Communication • Forms of Address • Direct Interaction • Humor • The Media • Telephone • Internet • Mail • Conclusion