Costa Rica

Name: Costa Rica
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ISBN: 9780761456629

ISBN-10: 0761456627

ISBN-13: 9780761456629

Edition: 2011

Authors: Cultureshock Staff, Claire Wallerstein

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Description:

The CultureShock! series is a dynamic and indispensable range of guides for those travellers who are looking to truly understand the countries they are visiting. Each title explains the customs, traditions, social and business etiquette in a lively and informative style.

Book details

List price: $15.95
Copyright year: 2011
Publisher: Marshall Cavendish Corporation
Publication date: 10/7/2010
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 240
Size: 5.25" wide x 8.50" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.792
Language: English

Claire Wallerstein is a Heinemann-Raintree author.



Introduction


Acknowledgements


Dedication


Map of Costa Rica



First Impressions



Overview of the Land and History


History


Modern Politics


Dismantling a Nanny State


Education and Literacy


The Country


Farming and Land Distribution


Provinces and Towns


Protected Areas


The Environment



The People


Black Costa Rica


Indigenous Peoples


Nicaraguans


Gringos


Quakers


Religion and Witchcraft


Values and Attitudes


Women


Homosexuality



Social Customs and Attitudes


To 'Quedar Bien'


Gestures


Conversation Topics


Insults


Bribing and Bargaining


Flirting and Romance


Gossip


Piropos


Names and Surnames


Nicknames


The Pulperia


Dress Style and Body Image



Survival Skills


Getting There


What to Bring from Home


Accommodation


Telecommunications


Where the Streets Have No Name...


Getting Around


Buying a Car or Bringing Your Car to Costa Rica


Health


Banking and Money


Shopping


Crime


Newspapers and the Media



Food and Entertaining


Basic Tico Fare


Sweet Stands


Fruits and Vegetables


Afro-Caribbean Food


Coffee


Dining and Entertainment Etiquette



Enjoying Costa Rica


Cultural Background


Guanacasteco Culture


Sports


Free Time


Activities, Hobbies and Sports to Pick Up


Fiestas


Calendar of Events/Fiestas



Learning the Language


Voseo


Vos or Usted


Tiquismos


Afro-Caribbean English



Business Practice and Customs


What Kind of Business?


Red Tape for Foreign Workers in Costa Rica


Types of Companies


Rules for Employers


Business Customs


The Business Environment



Fast Facts


Heroes and Villains


Acronyms and Abbreviations


Places of Interest


Culture Quiz


Do's and Don'ts


Glossary


Resource Guide


Further Reading


About the Author


Index