Mauritius
Introduction
Key Facts
Chapter 01 LAND & PEOPLE
The Indian Ocean Islands
Geography
Climate and Weather
The People
A Brief History
Government and Politics
Trade and International Relations
Chapter 02 VALUES & ATTITUDES
Tolerance and Diversity
Hospitality and Meeting Foreigners
Being Mauritian
The Importance of Family
The Impact of Religion
Racism and Communalism
The Gender Divide
Closeness, Gossip, and Rumors
Attitudes to Time
Work Ethic
Chapter 03 BELIEFS, TRADITIONS & CELEBRATIONS
Religion in Mauritius
Shrines and Pilgrimages
Births, Naming Ceremonies, and Birthdays
Weddings
Funerals
Holidays and Festivals
Remembering Slavery and Indenture
Folklore and Superstitions
Chapter 04 MAKING FRIENDS
Friendship Between Mauritians
Meeting People
Topics of Conversation and Taboo Subjects
Invitations Home
Courtship and Dating
Chapter 05 THE MAURITIANS AT HOME
The Family
Education
Daily Life
Meals of the Day
Shopping
Pets
Dress and Clothing
Chapter 06 TIME OUT
The Beach, Bungalow, and Picnic
Nature and the Outdoors
Mauritian Cuisine
Local Drinks
Restaurants
The Music of Mauritius
Arts and Culture
Shopping for Pleasure
Sports
Chapter 07 TRAVEL, HEALTH & SAFETY
Red Tape
Flights
Travel to Réunion, Rodrigues, and the Outer Islands
Public Transportation
Taxis
Driving
Solo
Where to Stay
Places to Visit
Health
Safety
Natural Disasters
Emergency Services
Chapter 08 BUSINESS BRIEFING
The Business Classes
Work Culture
Setting Up a Meeting
Business Dress
Presentations
Negotiations
Contracts and Fulfillment
Business Entertainment
Women in Business
Bureaucracy
Corruption and Nepotism
Chapter 09 COMMUNICATING
The Languages of Mauritius
Conversation and Choosing the Right Language
Humor
Greetings
Body Language
The Media
Services
Conclusion
Appendices
Places
People
Exercises
