Portugal The Essential Guide to Customs and Culture

Name: Portugal The Essential Guide to Customs and Culture
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ISBN: 9781857333329

ISBN-10: 1857333322

ISBN-13: 9781857333329

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Authors: Sandy Guedes de Queiroz, Sandy Guedes de Queiroz

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Culture Smart! provides essential information on attitudes, beliefs and behavior in different countries, ensuring that you arrive at your destination aware of basic manners, common courtesies, and sensitive issues. These concise guides tell you what to expect, how to behave, and how to establish a rapport with your hosts. This inside knowledge will enable you to steer clear of embarrassing gaffes and mistakes, feel confident in unfamiliar situations, and develop trust, friendships, and successful business relationships. Culture Smart! offers illuminating insights into the culture and society of a particular country. It will help you to turn your visit-whether on business or for…

Book details

List price: $9.95
Publisher: Kuperard Publishers
Publication date: 9/1/2006
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 168
Size: 4.45" wide x 6.66" long x 0.51" tall
Weight: 0.374
Language: English



Map of Portugal


Introduction


Key Facts



Land and People


Geography


Climate and Weather


Regions


A Brief History


Government


The Economy


Portugal Today


Portuguese: A World Culture



Values and Attitudes


Family


Sociability


Suspicion and Acceptance


Individualism Versus National Pride


Machismo


Tolerance and Prejudice


Religion


Formality and Respect


Saudade



Customs and Traditions


"Tipico"


Public Holidays


Religious Holidays


Carnival


Popular Saints


Family Celebrations


Fado


Ribbon-Burning


Bullfighting



Making Friends


Close-Knit Circles


Invitations Home


Gift Giving


Sports Clubs


Expatriate Clubs


English-Language Publications



The Portuguese at Home


Portuguese Homes


The Household


Shopping


Daily Life


Television


Children


Education


Bureaucracy


Military Service



Time Out


Food


Wine


Eating Out


Nightlife


Shopping for Pleasure


Banks


Sports


Vacations


Cultural Activities



Traveling


Entering the Country


Flying


Trains


Buses


Driving


Rules of the Road


Urban Transportation


Where to Stay


Health


Safety



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



Communicating


The Portuguese Language


Getting By


Face-to-Face


Humor


The Media


Telephones


Postal Services


Conclusion


Useful Resources


Further Reading


Index


Acknowledgments