前辅文
Nepal
Introduction
Key Facts
Chapter 01 LAND & PEOPLE
? Geography
? Climate
? The People
? A Brief History
? Nepal Today
? The Economy
Chapter 02 VALUES & ATTITUDES
? Karma, Dharma, and Fatalism
? The Caste System
? The Importance of the Family
? The Aphno Manche Concept—a Family Support Group
? The Jagir Culture
? Respect
? Maintaining Face
? Tradition and Superstition
? Attitudes Toward Work and Keeping up Appearances
? Attitudes Toward Women
? Attitudes Toward Children
? Attitudes Toward Neighboring Countries
? Attitudes Toward Foreigners
? Time
Chapter 03 RELIGION, CUSTOMS & TRADITION
? Hinduism
? Buddhism
? Syncretism
? Islam and other Religions
? Religious Traditions and Rites of Passage
Chapter 04 MAKING FRIENDS
? Meeting Nepalis
? Greetings and other Courtesies
? What Should I Talk About?
? Humor
? Nepalese Hospitality
? What Should I Wear?
? Gifts
? Neighbors
? Expatriate Associations
? Sports and other Clubs
Chapter 05 THE NEPALESE AT HOME
? Nepalese Housing
? Household Duties
? The Nepalese Day
? Everyday Shopping
? Children
? Family Events
? Marriage
? Education
? Universities
? Radio and TV
? The Press
Chapter 06 TIME OUT
? Leisure
? Eating Out
? Crowds and Lack of Privacy
? Shopping for Pleasure
? Cultural and Social Life
? Sports
? The Great Outdoors
Chapter 07 TRAVEL, HEALTH, & SAFETY
? Arriving
? Urban Transportation
? Getting Around the Country
? Where to Stay
? Health and Safety
? Natural Hazards
? Crime
? Political Hazards
? Don’t Miss
Chapter 08 BUSINESS BRIEFING
? The Business Environment
? Business Culture
? Meetings
? Negotiations
? Contracts
? Bureaucracy and Baksheesh
? Employment for Foreigners
Chapter 09 COMMUNICATING
? Speaking Nepali
? Face-to-Face
? Body Language
? English-language Publications
? Postal Services
? Using the Telephone
? Conclusion
Appendices
? Places
? People
Exercises
