[Culture Smart! 01] • Zambia · Culture Smart! by Loryman, Andrew -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

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

• Geography • Climate • The People • A Brief History • Present-Day Politics • Government and the Judiciary • The Economy • Zambia in Africa

Chapter 2: Values and Attitudes

• The Zambian Character • Family and Other Relationships • Gender Roles • Religion and Sorcery • Attitudes Toward Homosexuality • Attitudes Toward Time • Work and the Informal and Formal Sectors • Wealth and Status • Attitudes Toward Foreigners

Chapter 3: Customs and Traditions

• Public Holidays • Traditional Storytelling and Proverbs • Traditional Tribal Ceremonies • Coming of Age Ceremonies • Traditional Medicine • Baptism • Funerals • “Sexual Cleansing” • Marriage

Chapter 4: Making Friends

• Socializing • Forms of Address • Greetings • The Opposite Sex • Mixed-Race Relationships • Lending Money • Conversation • Invitations

Chapter 5: The Zambians at Home

• A Roof Over Your Head • Daily Life • Food and Drink • Payday and More • Putting On the Style • Education

Chapter 6: Time Out

• Eating Out • Nightlife • Sports • Music and Dance • Art and Crafts • Places to Visit and Things to Do

Chapter 7: Travel, Health, and Safety

• Arrival • Getting Around the Country • Around Town • Roads and Driving • Where to Stay • Health • Safety

Chapter 8: Business Briefing

• The Business Environment • Business Culture • The Role of NGOs • Personnel • Meetings • Presentations • Business Diplomacy • Contracts and Legal Considerations • Tenders • A Level Playing Field • Gift Giving • Corruption

Chapter 9: Communicating

• Language • Body Language • Humor • The Media • Telephone and Internet • Mail • Conclusion