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Israel - Culture Smart! : The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Geri, Jeffrey.
- Series:
- Culture Smart!
- Culture Smart! ; v.96
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Manners and customs.
- Etiquette.
- National characteristics, Israeli.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (169 pages)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Other Title:
- Israel - Culture Smart!
- Place of Publication:
- Chicago : Kuperard, 2018.
- Summary:
- Culture Smart!Israel marks the nation's 70th year of independence in a concise cultural guide of this diverse, dynamic, and paradoxical country. This edition provides important insights so visitors will know what to expect and how to behave, avoid misunderstandings, and form good social and business relationships.
- Contents:
- Front Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- About the Authors
- Contents
- Map of Israel
- Introduction
- Key Facts
- Chapter 1: Land and People
- Geography
- Climate
- A Brief History
- Key Events Since 1948
- Israelis Today
- Government
- The Economy
- The Israel Defense Force (IDF)
- Cities and Towns
- The Kibbutz
- The Moshav
- Chapter 2: Values and Attitudes
- War and Peace
- Religion
- Family Life
- Togetherness and Groups
- Attitudes Toward Each Other
- Attitudes Toward Minorities
- War and the Israeli Psyche
- Humor
- Chapter 3: Customs and Traditions
- Jewish Festivals and Public Holidays
- Muslim and Christian Festivals
- Rites of Passage
- Courtship and Marriage
- Death and Mourning
- Chapter 4: Making Friends
- Hospitality
- Gift Giving
- Manners
- Immigrant Associations
- Chapter 5: Daily Life
- Homes and Lifestyles
- Weekday Routine
- Education
- Leisure and Sports
- Chapter 6: Time Out
- Wining and Dining
- Shopping
- Fashion
- The Performing Arts
- Museums and Galleries
- Cultural Festivals
- Nightlife
- Beaches
- Chapter 7: Travel, Health, And Security
- Flying
- Taxis
- Buses
- Trains
- Driving
- Seeing the Country
- Health Care and Emergency Services
- Safety and Security
- Chapter 8: Business Briefing
- Business Culture
- Protocol and Presentations
- Personal Relations
- Negotiating Styles
- Contracts and Fulfillment
- Women in Business
- Chapter 9: Communicating
- Language
- Body Language
- The Media
- Telephone and Internet: The Online Nation
- Conclusion
- Further Reading
- Index.
- Notes:
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- ISBN:
- 1-78702-924-7
- 1-78702-925-5
- OCLC:
- 1039696437
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