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Sri Lanka / Emma Boyle.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Boyle, Emma, author.
- Series:
- Culture Smart! Series
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Manners and customs.
- Sri Lanka--Social life and customs--21st century.
- Sri Lanka.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (169 pages) : illustrations, maps.
- Edition:
- Revised and updated edition
- Other Title:
- Culture smart! Sri Lanka the essential guide to customs & culture
- Place of Publication:
- London : Kuperard, 2019.
- Summary:
- Known as the pearl of the Indian Ocean, this resource-rich, lovely island just off the southern tip of India is full of contrast and diversity.Despite the lingering tension between the different religious and ethnic groups in the wake of a bloody civil war, and the glaring inequality between the wealthy elite and rural villagers, all Sri Lankans.
- Contents:
- Map of Sri Lanka
- Introduction
- Key Facts
- LAND AND PEOPLE
- Geography
- Climate
- The People
- A Brief History
- Government and Politics
- The Economy
- VALUES AND ATTITUDES
- Caste and Class
- Religion
- Karma
- The Family
- Education
- The Urban-Rural Divide
- Attitudes Toward Women
- Attitudes Toward Others
- Pride and "Saving Face"
- Attitudes Toward Work
- Attitudes Toward Time
- Public Displays of Affection
- The LGBT Community
- CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS
- Poya Days
- Sri Lankan Festivals
- The Festive Year
- Celebrating With Food
- Astrology and Auspicious Timing
- Ayurveda and Herbal Medicine
- Superstitions and Omens
- Rites of Passage
- MAKING FRIENDS
- Greetings
- Meeting Sri Lankans
- Invitations Home
- Dress
- AT HOME
- The Household and Extended Family
- Respect For Elders
- The Daily Routine
- Growing Up In Sri Lanka
- TV and the Teledrama
- TIME OUT
- Sri Lankans On Tour
- Temple Etiquette
- Shopping for Pleasure
- Cultural Activities
- Sports
- Eating Out
- Nightlife
- TRAVEL, HEALTH, AND SAFETY
- Roads and Traffic
- Local Transportation
- Where to Stay
- Health
- Safety and Security
- BUSINESS BRIEFING
- The Business Culture
- Business Etiquette
- Meetings
- Presentations
- Negotiations
- Contracts
- Dealing with the Government
- Corruption
- Women in Business
- Socializing
- COMMUNICATING
- Language
- Gestures and Body Language
- The Media
- Services
- Conclusion
- Further Reading.
- Other Format:
- Print version: Sri Lanka.
- ISBN:
- 1787029212
- OCLC:
- 1101032280
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