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Norway
Introduction
Key Facts
Chapter 01 LAND & PEOPLE
? Geography
? Climate
? A Brief History
? Norway’s Towns
? Government and Politics
? Norwegian Oil
? Norway’s Place in the Region
Chapter 02 VALUES & ATTITUDES
? Cooperation
? Fairness
? Equality
? Punctuality
? Patience
? Natural Reserve
? Cradle to Grave Security
? Wealth and Generosity
? Royalty
? God’s Own Country
? Nature
? Everyman’s Right
? Norwegian Quality
? Work to Live, Not Live to Work
? Consensus and Nonconfrontation
? Attitudes to Foreigners
Chapter 03 CUSTOMS & TRADITIONS
? The Norwegian Year
? Flag Flying Days
? Religious Festivals
? Nonreligious Celebrations
? Religion
? Family Occasions
Chapter 04 MAKING FRIENDS
? Work and Social Life
? Greetings
? Hospitality
? Good Manners
? Gift Giving
? Dressing for the Occasion
? Learning the Language
? Joining Clubs and Societies
? Expatriate Associations
Chapter 05 THE NORWEGIANS AT HOME
? Quality of Life
? Let There Be Light
? Living Conditions
? Landscape and Architecture
? A House in the Country
? Rent or Buy?
? The Norwegian Family
? Daily Life and Routine
? Attitudes to Children
? Education
? Changing Lifestyles
Chapter 06 TIME OUT
? Shopping
? Tax Back for Tourists
? Banks and Currency
? Eating Out
? Service
? Alcohol
? Smoking
? High Culture
? Festivals and Events
? Leisure
? Sports
? Skiing
? The Great Outdoors
Chapter 07 GETTING AROUND
? ID and Residency
? Cars and Driving
? Air Travel
? Trains
? Buses, Streetcars, and Underground
? Boats and Ferries
? Taxis
? Cycling
? Where to Stay
? Health and Security
Chapter 08 BUSINESS BRIEFING
? The Office
? Working Hours and Timekeeping
? Coffee on Tap
? Lunch Breaks
? Business Entertainment
? Trade Unions
? Workforce Disputes and Labor Law
? Management Model
? The Glass Ceiling Broken?
? Board Meetings and Decision Making
? Presentations
? Negotiation
? Contracts and Fulfillment
? Establishing a Business in Norway
Chapter 09 COMMUNICATING
? Language
? Conversation
? Body Language
? Humor
? TV and Radio
? Newspapers
? Telephones
? Mail
? The High-Tech Norwegian
? Conclusion
Appendices
? Places
? People
Exercises