Culture Smart! : Pakistan / Safia Haleem.

Format:

• Book

Author/Creator:

• Haleem, Safia, author.

Series:

• Culture smart! (London, England)
• Culture Smart!

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

• Etiquette.
• Manners and customs.
• Visitors, Foreign.
• Pakistan.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (172 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London, England : Kuperard, [2013]

Summary:

Pakistan is a land with a unique history, formed by migrating peoples who have left their footprint in its diverse cultures, languages, literature, food, dress, and folklore.The country is besieged by bad news, but despite the political turmoil the everyday life of its people is more stable, rich, and rewarding than the media headlines would lead.

Contents:

• Front Cover
• Front Flip
• Title Page
• Copyright
• About the Author
• Contents
• Map of Pakistan
• Introduction
• Key Facts
• Chapter 1: Land and People
• A Nation of Nations
• Geography
• Climate
• People
• A Brief History
• Boundaries and Conflict
• Politics
• Government
• The Economy
• Chapter 2: Values and Attitudes
• Family Ties
• The Feudal System
• Multilayered Identities
• Religion
• Honor and Shame
• Hospitality and Generosity
• Tolerance and Prejudice
• Attitudes to the Outside World
• Attitudes to Success
• Work Ethic
• Attitudes to Time
• Attitudes to Education
• Chapter 3: Customs and Traditions
• The Islamic Year
• Seasonal Festivities
• Literary Activities
• Weddings
• Celebrating at Home
• Family Visits
• Funerals
• Folklore and Superstition
• Chapter 4: Making Friends
• Friendship
• Making Conversation
• Not So Private
• Attitudes Toward Foreigners
• Invitations Home
• Giving and Receiving Gifts
• Dating
• Chapter 5: Private and Family Life
• Housing
• Family Living
• Rishtaydari- Keeping up with Relatives
• Privacy and Taboos
• Growing up in Pakistan
• Further Education
• Love and Marriage
• Mashvara and Naseehat
• Chapter 6: Time Out
• Eating Out
• Food and Drink
• Sports and Games
• Cultural Activities
• Shopping for Pleasure
• Sightseeing
• Chapter 7: Travel, Health, and Safety
• Visas
• Arrival
• Getting Around
• Where to Stay
• Health
• Safety
• Chapter 8: Business Briefing
• Business Culture
• "Through Proper Channel"
• Arranging a Meeting
• Meetings
• Presentations
• Decision Making
• Negotiations
• Contracts
• Disputes
• Corruption
• Foreign Businesswomen
• Colleagues
• Managing Disagreement.
• Chapter 9: Communicating
• Language
• Manners and Body Language
• Humor
• The Media
• Telephone and Internet
• Mail
• Conclusion
• Appendix: Everyday Expressions
• Urdu Words and Their Meanings
• Further Reading
• Index
• Acknowledgments
• Back Flip
• Back Cover.

Notes:

• Description based upon print version of record.
• Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed August 23, 2016).
• Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

• 1-78702-143-2
• 1-85733-678-X

OCLC:

847949963