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

Index

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

Geography Climate The People A Brief History Government The Economy

Chapter 2: Values and Attitudes

The Family Men, Women, and Machismo Social Class and Status Attitudes Toward Race The Body Beautiful Religion National Pride Attitudes Toward the Law Attitudes Toward Foreigners Work Ethic and Timekeeping

Chapter 3: Customs and Traditions

Festivals and Holidays Folklore and Superstitions Traditional Music and Dance

Chapter 4: The Venezuelans at Home

Housing Family Life Home Help Daily Life Everyday Shopping Marriage, Divorce, and Concubinato Education Leisure

Chapter 5: Making Friends

First Contact Meeting Venezuelans Conversation Starters and Stoppers Invitations Home Clubs and Associations Socializing With the Opposite Sex Homosexuality in a Macho Society

Chapter 6: Time Out

Venezuelan Food Eating Out Drinks Nightlife Sports Cinema The Arts Music Shopping for Pleasure Top Visitor Attractions

Chapter 7: Travel, Health, and Safety

Getting Around By Air On the Road Trains Ferries Where to Stay Health Safety

Chapter 8: Business Briefing

The Business Landscape Personal Relationships Useful Organizations Women in Business Arranging a Meeting Timing of Meetings Punctuality Meetings and Presentations Negotiations Contracts and Legal Considerations Management Style Gift Giving Dealing with Red Tape

Chatper 9: Communicating

Language Regional Differences Spanglish Speaking Spanish Other Languages Etiquette Humor Body Language The Media Internet Telephone Mail

Conclusion Further Reading