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South Africa / Isabella Morris.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Morris, Isabella, author.
- Series:
- Culture smart!
- Culture Smart!
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- South Africa--Description and travel.
- South Africa.
- South Africa--Civilization.
- South Africa--Guidebooks.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (117 pages) : illustrations.
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- London, [England] : Kuperard, 2017.
- Summary:
- South Africa has been described as "A World in One Country" and a "Rainbow Nation." Its landscape ranges from miles of glorious beaches to the inland desert of the Karoo, the sweeping grasslands of the Highveld plateau, and the subtropical bush of the Lowveld.Its ethnic makeup is equally varied.
- Contents:
- Front Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- About the Author
- Contents
- Map of South Africa
- Introduction
- Key Facts
- Chapter 1: Land and People
- Geographical Overview
- Climate
- Ethnic Groups
- A Brief History
- Government
- Transitions
- South African Cities
- Issues
- Chapter 2: Values and Attitudes
- The New South Africa
- South African Society
- Family Ties
- Patriotism
- Party Allegiance
- Work Ethic and a Spirit of Enterprise
- Attitudes Toward Time
- Education, Education, Education
- Respect For Elders
- Tribalism
- The Urban-Rural Divide
- Patriarchy
- Gender Roles
- The Role of Women
- Children
- The Generation Gap
- Consumerism
- Sexual Attitudes
- Attitudes Toward Sexual Minorities
- Social Mobility
- Attitudes Toward Foreigners
- Chapter 3: Customs and Traditions
- Religious Diversity
- Traditional African Beliefs
- Births
- Coming-of-Age Ceremonies
- Marriage
- Death
- Feast Days and Festivals
- Public Holidays
- The Holiday Calendar
- Chapter 4: Making Friends
- Meeting South Africans
- Greetings
- Dress Code
- Personal Space and Privacy
- Expression
- Hospitality
- A Guest in the House
- Gifts
- Dating
- Sexual Favors
- Chapter 5: South Africans at Home
- Housing
- Daily Life
- Weekends
- Domestic Staff
- Shopping
- Growing up in South Africa
- Education
- Chapter 6: Time Out
- South African Cuisine
- And To Wash It Down
- Eating Out
- Smoking
- Nightlife
- Gambling
- Live Entertainment
- Literature
- Museums and Galleries
- Money
- Shopping for Pleasure
- Sports and Fitness
- Out and About
- Wildlife
- Organized Tours
- Chapter 7: Travel, Health, and Security
- Arrival
- Rail
- Road
- In Town.
- Driving
- Where To Stay
- Health
- Hazards
- Safety
- Chapter 8: Business Briefing
- How Business is Done in South Africa
- Affirmative Action
- Business Etiquette
- Meetings
- Presentations
- Negotiations and Contracts
- Business Entertainment
- Managing Disagreement
- Trade Unions and Bargaining Councils
- Women In Business
- Chapter 9: Communicating
- Language
- Body Language
- Conversation
- Humor
- Swearing
- The Media
- Telephones
- Conclusion
- Further Reading
- Useful Web Sites
- Index
- Acknowledgments.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references.
- Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed September 11, 2017).
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- ISBN:
- 1-78702-966-2
- OCLC:
- 1001989214
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