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Colombia
Introduction
Key Facts
Chapter 1 LAND & PEOPLE
? Geography
? Climate
? Colombia’s Departments
? The People
? A Brief History
? Government
? Colombia Today
? The Economy
? Colombia In the World
Chapter 2 VALUES & ATTITUDES
? The Family
? Social Class and Status
? Religion
? The Body Beautiful
? Joie de Vivre
? Attitudes to the Law: Any Means Necessary
? Class and Race
? Attitudes Toward Foreigners
? Dignity and National Pride
? Strong Work Ethic
? Timekeeping
Chapter 3 CUSTOMS & TRADITIONS
? Festivals and Holidays
? Saint’s Days and Pilgrimages
? Folklore and Superstitions
? Traditional Music and Dance
Chapter 4 MAKING FRIENDS
? The First Contact
? Meeting Colombians
? What Should I Talk About?
? Greetings
? The Importance of Titles
? Invitations Home
? Timekeeping
? Romance and the Foreigner
? Homosexuality and Discrimination
Chapter 5 THE COLOMBIANS AT HOME
? Housing
? Daily Life
? Growing Up In Colombia
? Marriage, Divorce, and Unión Libre
? Education
? Military Service
? Health Insurance
Chapter 6 TIME OUT
? Leisure Time
? Food in Colombia
? What’s to Drink?
? Sports
? Cultural Activities
? Nightlife
? Shopping for Pleasure
? Places to Visit
Chapter 7 TRAVEL, HEALTH, & SAFETY
? Getting Around Safely
? By Air
? On the Road
? Driving
? Where to Stay
? Health Matters
? Safety
Chapter 8 BUSINESS BRIEFING
? The Business Landscape
? Business Culture
? Doing Business with Colombians
? Setting up a Meeting
? Meetings
? Presentations
? Negotiations
? Contracts
? Group Think: Saving Face and Indirect Speech
? Women in Business
Chapter 9 COMMUNICATING
? Languages
? The Happiest Country in South America
? Body Language
? The Media
? Telephones
? Internet
? Mail
? Conclusion
Appendices
? Places
? People
Exercises
