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Dominican Republic
Introduction
Key Facts
Chapter 01 LAND & PEOPLE
? Geography
? Climate
? The People
? A Brief History
? Government
? The Economy
? Ways out of Poverty
? The Move from Countryside to Town
Chapter 02 VALUES & ATTITUDES
? The Role of the Family
? Religion
? Patriotism, Regionalism, & Parochialism
? Class in Society
? Clientelism
? Nepotism
? Power as a Rare Commodity
? Race
? The Ma?ana Syndrome
? Dominican Optimism
? Reactive, Not Proactive
? Attitudes to Foreigners
? Intimacy Is Not Trust
? The Coast Is Not the Country
? Reactions to Criticism
Chapter 03 RELIGION, CUSTOMS, & TRADITIONS
? Religion
? The Church and Politics
? Popular Religion
? Gagá
? Rural Customs
? Superstitions
? National Heroes
? Religious Celebrations
? Carnival and Other Celebrations
? Family Celebrations
? Other Widely Observed Occasions
Chapter 04 DOMINICANS AT HOME
? Family Life
? Dominican Homes
? Everyday Life
? Leisure Time
? Everyday Shopping
? Education
Chapter 05 MAKING FRIENDS
? Friendship between Dominicans
? Dominicans and Foreigners
? Meeting People
? Clubs and Associations
? Socializing with Work Colleagues
? Socializing with the Opposite Sex
? Invitations Home
? Gringos Can’t Dance
Chapter 06 TIME OUT
? Music and Dancing
? Dominican Cuisine
? Eating Out
? Cultural Life
? Sports and Exercise
? Shopping for Pleasure
? Top Attractions
Chapter 07 TRAVEL, HEALTH, & SAFETY
? Road Travel
? Rail
? Domestic Flights
? Health
? Safety
Chapter 08 BUSINESS BRIEFING
? Business Culture
? Personal Relationships and Networking
? Dress Code
? Setting Up a Meeting
? Meetings
? Negotiations
? Contracts and Minutes
? Management Style
? Gifts and Bribery
Chapter 09 COMMUNICATING
? Language
? Etiquette
? Body Language
? Humor
? The Media
? Conclusion
Appendices
? Places
? People
Exercises