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Index
Cover
Title Page
Copyright
About the Author
Contents
Map of Portugal
Introduction
Key Facts
Chapter 1: Land and People
Geography
Climate and Weather
Regions
A Brief History
Government
The Economy
Portugal Today
Portuguese: A World Culture
Chapter 2: Values and Attitudes
Family
Sociability
Suspicion and Acceptance
Individualism versus National Pride
Machismo
Tolerance and Prejudice
Religion
Formality and Respect
Saudade
Chapter 3: Customs and Traditions
“Típico”
Public Holidays
Religious Holidays
Carnival
Popular Saints
Family Celebrations
Fado
Ribbon-burning
Bullfighting
Chapter 4: Making Friends
Close-knit Circles
Invitations Home
Gift Giving
Sports Clubs
Expatriate Clubs
English-language Publications
Chapter 5: The Portuguese at Home
Portuguese Homes
The Household
Shopping
Daily Life
Television
Children
Education
Bureaucracy
Military Service
Chapter 6: Time out
Food
Wine
Eating out
Nightlife
Shopping for Pleasure
Banks
Sports
Vacations
Cultural Activities
Chapter 7: Travel, Health and Safety
Entering the Country
Flying
Trains
Buses
Driving
Rules of the Road
Urban Transportation
Where to Stay
Health
Safety
Chapter 8: Business Briefing
The Business Culture
Labor
Company Structure and Organization
Contracts and Fulfillment
Communication Style
Presentations and Negotiations
Teamwork
Dress Code
Business Entertaining
Women in Business
Chapter 9: Communicating
The Portuguese Language
Getting by
Face-to-face
Humor
The Media
Telephone
Postal Services
Conclusion
Useful Resources
Further Reading
Acknowledgments
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