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Ethiopia
Introduction
Key Facts
Chapter 01 LAND & PEOPLE
? Geography
? Climate
? Flora and Fauna
? People
? Regions
? A Brief History
? Government and Politics
? The Economy
? International Relations
Chapter 02 VALUES & ATTITUDES
? National Identity
? Ethiopia’s Cultures
? Attitudes Toward Foreigners
? Attitudes Toward Their Neighbors
? Religious Tradition and Modern Aspiration
? Education
? Hierarchy and Administration
? Militarism
? Democracy and Human Rights
? Attitudes to the Environment
? Attitudes to Pain and Suffering
? Attitudes to Death
? Gender and Sexuality
? Work Ethic and Attitudes to Time
Chapter 03 RELIGION & TRADITION
? Orthodox Christianity
? Monastic Life
? Fasting
? Main Feast Days
? Baptism
? Catholic Christianity
? Protestant Christianity
? Islam
? Circumcision
? Traditional Beliefs
? Weddings
? Funerals
? Coffee Ceremony and Stimulants
? Time and Calendar
Chapter 04 MAKING FRIENDS
? Ethiopians and Foreigners
? Invitations Home
? How Do You Meet Ethiopians?
? Men and Women—Cross-Cultural Relationships
? Low Life
? Avoiding Exploitation in Relationships
? Greetings and Farewells
Chapter 05 THE ETHIOPIANS AT HOME
? The Home and the Compound
? The Family
? Life’s Routines
? Daily Work
? Growing Up in Ethiopia
? Marriage
? Death and Mourning
? The Year’s Round
? Dress
? Drinking Coffee
Chapter 06 TIME OUT
? After Work and Weekends
? Weddings and Family Events
? Menafesha
? Spas
? Ethiopian Cuisine and Drink
? Eating Out and Bars
? Sports
? Music and Art
? Shopping
? Places To Go
? Begging
Chapter 07 TRAVEL, HEALTH & SAFETY
? Ethiopians on the Move
? Arrivals
? Transportation
? Getting About in Taxis
? Gari and Bajaj
? Renting Cars and Booking Flights
? Roads
? Walking in Cities
? Where to Stay
? Health
? HIV/AIDS
? Latrines
? Security
Chapter 08 BUSINESS BRIEFING
? The Business Environment
? Investing in Ethiopia
? The Business Culture
? Legalities
? Exchange Control
? Bureaucracy
? Meetings
? Contracts and Fulfi llment
? Women Entrepreneurs
Chapter 09 COMMUNICATING
? Language
? Forms of Address and Body Language
? Good Manners, Reticence and Social Nuances
? Humor
? The Media
? The Telephone
? The Internet
? The Post Offi ce
? Conclusion
Appendices
? Places
? People
Exercises
KEYS
