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Czech Republic
Introduction
Key Facts
Chapter 01 LAND & PEOPLE
? Geography
? A Brief History
? The Czech Government
? The Czech Economy
? Czechs Around the World
Chapter 02 VALUES & ATTITUDES
? Resilience
? Reserve
? Cleverness
? Není Mo?né
? Attitudes Toward Foreigners and Visible Minorities
? Attitudes Toward Women
? Hierarchy and Titles
? Wealth and Money
? Nostalgia
? National Pride
? Religion
Chapter 03 FESTIVALS & CUSTOMS
? The Christmas Season
? New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day
? Easter
? Spring Weddings, Summer Holidays
? Fall Celebrations
? Birthdays and Name Days
Chapter 04 MAKING FRIENDS
? Formality Rules the Day
? Making Conversation
? Friendship
? Czech Hospitality
? Czech Names
Chapter 05 AT HOME
? Housing
? The Czech Family
? The Chata
? For the Love of Cars
? Everyday Shopping
? Work Life
? The Czech Education System
? Military and Civil Service
Chapter 06 TIME OUT
? Culture Vultures
? Shopping: The New Leisure Activity
? Sight-Seeing
? Eating and Drinking
? Czech Food
Chapter 07 TRAVEL, HEALTH, & SECURITY
? Money
? Public Transportation
? Taxis
? Renting a Car
? Trains and Buses
? Walking
? A Word About Accessibility
? Finding Your Way
? Security
? Health Matters
? Where to Stay
Chapter 08 BUSINESS BRIEFING
? Timing a Visit
? Preparing for Business
? Introductions and Getting Started
? The Language Barrier
? Hierarchy and Seniority
? Negotiating
? Reaching Agreement
? Fulfillment
? Socializing and Work
Chapter 09 COMMUNICATING
? The Czech Language
? The Physical Side
? Communicating with the Outside World
? Conclusion
Appendices
? Places
? People
Exercises