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Costa Rica
  Introduction
  Key Facts
Chapter 01 LAND & PEOPLE
  ? A Geographical Snapshot
  ? Climate
  ? A Brief History
  ? The Regions
  ? The Capital, San José
  ? Government
  ? The Economy
Chapter 02 VALUES & ATTITUDES
  ? Family Values
  ? Respect for Elders
  ? Hospitality
  ? Religion
  ? Tolerance and Prejudice
  ? Pride, Honor, and Machismo
  ? Manners
  ? Ma?ana
  ? Attitudes Toward Foreigners
  ? Tico Directions
Chapter 03 CUSTOMS & TRADITIONS
  ? Public Holidays
  ? The Festival Calendar
  ? Pilgrimages and Fairs
  ? Quince A?os
  ? The Decorated Oxcart
Chapter 04 MAKING FRIENDS
  ? The Neighbors
  ? Invitations Home
  ? Learn the Language
  ? Foreign Students
  ? Clubs and Groups
  ? English-Language Publications
Chapter 05 COSTA RICANS AT HOME
  ? Costa Rican Homes
  ? Everyday Shopping
  ? Daily Life
  ? Education
  ? Names
Chapter 06 TIME OUT
  ? Shopping for Pleasure
  ? Eating Out
  ? Food and Drink
  ? Nightlife
  ? Cultural Activities
  ? Sports
  ? Lottery and Gambling
  ? Ecotourism
Chapter 07 TRAVELING
  ? By Air
  ? By Car
  ? By Train
  ? Intercity Buses
  ? Urban Transportation
  ? Where to Stay
  ? Health and Insurance
  ? Safety and Crime
Chapter 08 BUSINESS BRIEFING
  ? Company Organization and Behavior
  ? Business Style
  ? The Business Relationship
  ? Flexibility
  ? Making Appointments
  ? Communication Style
  ? Meetings
  ? Presentations
  ? Negotiations and Contracts
  ? Planning and Control
  ? Business Entertaining
  ? Gift Giving
  ? Women in Business
  ? Conclusion
Chapter 09 COMMUNICATING
  ? Language
  ? Speaking Spanish
  ? Face-to-Face
  ? Television
  ? The Press
  ? Communications Services
  ? Conclusion
Appendices
  ? Places
  ? People
Exercises