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Bulgaria
Introduction
Key Facts
Chapter 01 LAND & PEOPLE
? Geography
? Climate
? Regions and Major Cities
? The People
? A Brief History
? The Economy
Chapter 02 VALUES & ATTITUDES
? The Bulgarian Worldview
? Family Values
? The Role of Women
? Hospitality and Generosity
? Religion
? Regionalism, Patriotism, Chauvinism
? Attitudes Toward Others
? Work Ethic
? Attitudes Toward Time
? Individualism and Collectivism
? Rationality and Emotionality
? Respect for Age, Status, and Power
Chapter 03 CUSTOMS & TRADITIONS
? Public Holidays
? Major Religious Celebrations
? Important Civic Celebrations
? Name Days
? Nature and Folk Festivals
? Weddings, Births, Choosing Names
? Funerals
Chapter 04 MAKING FRIENDS
? Friendship for Bulgarians
? Meeting People
? Favors and the Right Connections
? Socializing
? Invitations Home
? Gift Giving
? Dating
Chapter 05 THE BULGARIANS AT HOME
? Family Life
? Housing
? Inside the Bulgarian Home
? The Daily Round
? The Cost of Living
? Growing Up in Bulgaria
? Twenty-First-Century Education
? Employment
Chapter 06 TIME OUT
? Eating Out
? Nightlife
? Music, Film, and Theater
? Festivals
? Sports
? Must-See Destinations in and Around Sofi a
Chapter 07 TRAVEL, HEALTH, & SAFETY
? Arrival
? Cash Is King
? Getting Around Sofi a
? Travel Outside Sofi a
? Health Care
? Safety
? Police
Chapter 08 BUSINESS BRIEFING
? Setting Up a Meeting
? Meetings and Greetings
? Presentations
? Negotiations
? Business Meals
? Contracts and Fulfi llment
? Managing Disagreement
? Business Gifts
? Women in Business
Chapter 09 COMMUNICATING
? The Language
? Everyday Speech
? Body Language
? Humor
? The Media
? Services
? Conclusion
Appendices
? Places
? People
Exercises