Ghana - Culture Smart!
The Essential Guide to Customs and Culture
Published on 4. March 2021
201 pages
978-1-78702-273-7 (ISBN)
Description
Don't just see the sights-get to know the people. Ghana is among the friendliest and safest countries in Africa. Visitors are warmly welcomed but are expected to be sympathetic to local customs and beliefs, and to follow certain codes of conduct. Culture Smart! Ghana describes the complexities and nuances of Ghanaian society with clarity and humor, and offers the reader an opportunity to get to know Ghanaians on their own terms, and to enjoy all that this beautiful country has to offer.Have a richer and more meaningful experience abroad through a better understanding of the local culture. Chapters on history, values, attitudes, and traditions will help you to better understand your hosts, while tips on etiquette and communicating will help you to navigate unfamiliar situations and avoid faux pas.
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Content
- Front Cover
- Title Page
- About the Author
- Contents
- Map of Ghana
- Introduction
- Key Facts
- 1. Land and People
- Geography
- Climate
- The People
- A Brief History
- Government and Politics
- The Economy
- 2. Values and Attitudes
- Communal Values
- Family Values
- Religious Values
- Moral Values
- Work Ethic
- Respect for Elders
- Attitudes Toward Money
- Pride in Appearance
- Tribalism
- 3. Religion and Traditions
- Festivals
- Weddings
- Outdoorings
- Funerals
- "Right-Hand Drive"
- Chieftaincy
- Medicine and Magic
- Folklore
- Outdated Traditions
- Dos and Don'ts
- 4. Making Friends
- Meeting Ghanaians
- Attitudes Toward Foreigners
- Aborokyire
- Socializing
- Greetings
- Handshaking
- Taking Photographs
- Gifts
- Begging
- Visiting a Home
- Dating
- 5. Private and Family Life
- The Family
- Housing
- The Household
- The Role of Fathers
- The Role of Mothers
- Growing Up in Ghana
- Education
- Daily Life
- Health Care
- 6. Time Out
- Eating Out
- Etiquette
- Drinking
- Smoking
- Music
- Shopping for Pleasure
- Tourism
- Sports and Games
- Hiking
- Literature
- 7. Travel, Health, and Safety
- Roads and Traffic
- Public Transportation
- Intercity Travel
- Where to Stay
- Health
- HIV/AIDS
- Safety
- The Environment
- 8. Business Briefing
- Investing
- Facilities
- Money
- Working in Ghana
- Meetings
- "Favors"
- Dealing with the Government
- Business Dress
- Women in Business
- 9. Communicating
- Language
- Nonverbal Communication
- Services
- Conclusion
- Further Reading
- Useful Apps and Websites
- Picture Credits
- Copyright
- Index
- Acknowledgments
