
Slovakia - Culture Smart!
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Content
- Front Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- About the Author
- Contents
- Map of Slovakia
- Introduction
- Key Facts
- Chapter 1: Land and People
- Geographical Snapshot
- Climate and Weather
- The Regions
- Language and Identity
- A Brief History
- Government
- Politics
- The Economy
- Slovaks Abroad
- Chapter 2: Values and Attitudes
- Family
- Work Ethic
- The Aftermath of Communism
- Fatalism and Passivity
- Self-Criticism
- Disillusionment and Nostalgia
- Conspiracy Theory?
- A Growing Consumer Culture
- To Sa Nedá
- Service Without a Smile
- Wealth and Money
- Men and Women
- Hierarchies and Titles
- Attitudes Toward the Police
- Religion
- Regional and National Pride
- Attitudes Toward Foreigners and Minorities
- Chapter 3: Customs and Traditions
- Christmas and New Year
- Fasiangy
- Easter
- Name Days and Birthdays
- Saturday Weddings
- Slovak Folk Culture
- Chapter 4: Making Friends
- Making Conversation
- Friendly Relations
- Formality
- Openness and Directness
- Hospitality
- Names and Nicknames
- Romancing the Foreigner
- Chapter 5: The Slovaks at Home
- Housing
- Family Life
- Education
- Military Service
- Love and Sexuality
- The Daily Round
- Chapter 6: Time Out
- Food and Drink
- Pub Culture
- Discos and Clubs
- Music, Cinema, and Drama
- Sports and Outdoor Activities
- Vacations
- Chapter 7: Travel, Health, and Safety
- Arrival by Air
- Trains, Buses, and Trams
- Taxis
- Renting a Car and Driving
- Walking
- Cycling
- Changing Money
- Where to Stay
- Health
- Safety
- Chapter 8: Business Briefing
- A Changing Economy
- Setting Up a Meeting
- Introductions and Getting Started
- Presentations
- Negotiations
- Contracts
- Managing Disagreements
- Socializing and Work
- Chapter 9: Communicating
- Language
- Physical Space and Contact
- Humor
- The Media
- Telephone and Internet
- Conclusion
- Further Reading
- Index
- Acknowledgments
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