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Ecuador
Introduction
Key Facts
Chapter 01 LAND & PEOPLE
? Geography
? Climate
? People
? A Brief History
? Government
? Oil and the Environment
? The Economy
Chapter 02 VALUES & ATTITUDES
? The Family
? Attitudes Toward Religion
? Attitudes Toward Divorce, Abortion, and
Same-Sex Marriage
? Men, Women, and Machismo
? Regional Rivalry
? National Pride
? Attitudes to Timekeeping
? Race, Class, and Status
? Attitudes Toward Foreigners
Chapter 03 CUSTOMS & TRADITIONS
? Festivals and Holidays
? Superstitions and Beliefs
? Myths and Legends
? Traditional Crafts
Chapter 04 MAKING FRIENDS
? The Language Barrier
? The Friendship Circle
? First Contact
? Meeting Ecuadorians
? Conversation Starters and Stoppers
? Invitations Home
? Clubs and Associations
? Socializing with the Opposite Sex
? Homosexuality in a Macho Society
Chapter 05 ECUADORIANS AT HOME
? Housing
? Home Help
? Family Life
? Daily Life
? The Cycle of Life
Chapter 06 TIME OUT
? Food and Drink
? Eating Out
? Sports
? Cinema
? Art
? Music
? Literature
? Places to Visit
Chapter 07 TRAVEL, HEALTH, & SAFETY
? By Air
? By Train
? On the Road
? Where to Stay
? Health
? Natural Hazards
? Safety
Chapter 08 BUSINESS BRIEFING
? The Business Landscape
? Doing Business with Ecuadorians
? Women in Business
? Arranging Meetings
? Meetings and Presentations
? Negotiations
? Contracts and Legal Considerations
? Managing Disagreement
? Management Style
? Dealing with Red Tape
? Corruption
? Gift Giving
Chapter 09 COMMUNICATING
? Language
? Etiquette
? Body Language
? Humor
? The Media
? Internet
? Telephone
? Mail
? Conclusion
Appendices
? Places
? People
Exercises