South Africa · Culture Smart! by Morris, Isabella -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Title Page Copyright Contents Map of South Africa Introduction Key Facts Chapter 1: Land and People

• Geographical Overview • Climate • Ethnic Groups • A Brief History • Government • Transitions • South African Cities • Issues

Chapter 2: Values and Attitudes

• the New South Africa • South African Society • Family Ties • Patriotism • Party Allegiance • Work Ethic and a Spirit of Enterprise • Attitudes Toward Time • Education, Education, Education • Respect For Elders • Tribalism • The Urban–Rural Divide • Patriarchy • Gender Roles • The Role of Women • Children • The Generation Gap • Consumerism • Sexual Attitudes • Attitudes Toward Sexual Minorities • Social Mobility • Attitudes Toward Foreigners

Chapter 3: Customs and Traditions

• Religious Diversity • Traditional African Beliefs • Births • Coming-of-Age Ceremonies • Marriage • Death • Feast Days and Festivals • Public Holidays • The Holiday Calendar

Chapter 4: Making Friends

• Meeting South Africans • Greetings • Dress Code • Personal Space and Privacy • Expression • Hospitality • A Guest in the House • Gifts • Dating • Sexual Favors

Chapter 5: South Africans at Home

• Housing • Daily Life • Weekends • Domestic Staff • Shopping • Growing up in South Africa • Education

Chapter 6: Time out

• South African Cuisine • And To Wash It Down • Eating Out • Smoking • Nightlife • Gambling • Live Entertainment • Literature • Museums and Galleries • Money • Shopping for Pleasure • Sports and Fitness • Out and About • Wildlife • Organized Tours

Chapter 7: Travel, Health, and Security

• Arrival • Rail • Road • In Town • Driving • Where To Stay • Health • Hazards • Safety

Chapter 8: Business Briefing

• How Business is Done in South Africa • Affirmative Action • Business Etiquette • Meetings • Presentations • Negotiations and Contracts • Business Entertainment • Managing Disagreement • Trade Unions and Bargaining Councils • Women In Business

Chapter 9: Communicating

• Language • Body Language • Conversation • Humor • Swearing • The Media • Telephones • Mail • Conclusion

Further Reading Useful Web Sites Acknowledgments