[Culture Smart! 01] • Botswana · Culture Smart! by Main, Michael -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Title Page Copyright About the Author Other Books in the Series Contents Map of Botswana Introduction Key Facts Chapter 1 - Land & People

Geographical Snapshot Climate The People A Brief History Towns and Cities Government The Economy Status Among the Family of Nations

Chapter 2 - Values & Attitudes

Botswana’s Time Warp Recognition Respect Fairness and Jealousy Attitudes to Other Africans Pride and Prejudice Patience Conformity Avoidance of Confrontation Work Ethic Punctuality and Appointments The Importance of the Group Marriage, Sexuality, and Having Children Gender Equality Attitudes to Women Status Symbols Racial Attitudes

Chapter 3 - Customs & Traditions

The Cycle of Traditional Life Rain Shrines The Cattle Post Goats Other Animals Religion Tswana Traditions Tribal Regiments

Chapter 4 - Making Friends

Work and Social Life Greetings Expectations of Outsiders Clubs and Associations Invitations Home Gift Giving Manners

Chapter 5 - Private & Family Life

Traditional Social Structure Rural Living Conditions Daily Life and Routine in a Rural Village Urban Living Conditions Family Occasions How Life is Changing

Chapter 6 - Time Out

Leisure Entertainment Sports Shopping for Pleasure Currency and Money Changing Restaurants and Local Food Food and Drink Tourist Destinations

Chapter 7 - Travel, Health, & Security

Air Botswana Roads and Road Traffic Intercity Travel Local Transportation Where to Stay Health Matters Crime

Chapter 8 - Business Briefing

Business Culture The “Elders” Office Etiquette Meetings Appearance and Business Dress Punctuality Business Entertaining Confrontation Supervision Women in Management Presentation and Listening Styles Negotiations Planning Contracts Teamwork and Management Taking the Initiative Decision Making Starting a Business in Botswana

Chapter 9 - Communicating

Language Body Language Libraries Media Services Conclusion

Appendix: Glossary Further Reading