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Ecuador - Culture Smart! : The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Smart!, Culture.
- Culture Smart!, author.
- Series:
- Culture Smart!
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Manners and customs.
- Civilization.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (201 pages)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Other Title:
- Ecuador - Culture Smart!
- Place of Publication:
- Chicago : Kuperard, 2022.
- Summary:
- Don't just see the sights--get to know the people. The people who inhabit the diverse landscapes of this beautiful land are proud, friendly, hospitable, and hardworking, but to understand the culture in any depth, you need to know the complex historical divisions between the highlands and the coast, and the rigid class and racial discrimination that has dominated the country's history. This updated edition of the award-winning Culture Smart! Ecuador takes you beyond the usual descriptions of what to see and digs into the heart of this multi-layered nation to give you an insider's view of the people and their traditions, history, food, and culture, and the practical tools to make the most of your time there.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.
- Contents:
- Front Cover
- Title Page
- About the Author
- Contents
- Map of Ecuador
- Introduction
- Key Facts
- 1. Land and People
- People
- Climate
- A Brief History
- Government
- The Economy
- 2. Values and Attitudes
- The Family
- Attitudes Toward Religion
- Attitudes Toward Divorce and Abortion
- LGBTQ in Ecuador
- Men, Women, and Machismo
- Regional Rivalry
- National Pride
- Attitudes to Timekeeping
- Race, Class, and Status
- Attitudes Toward Foreigners
- 3. Customs and Traditions
- Festivals and Holidays
- Superstitions and Beliefs
- Myths and Legends
- Traditional Crafts
- 4. Making Friends
- The Language Barrier
- The Friendship Circle
- First Contact
- Meeting Ecuadorians
- Conversation Starters and Stoppers
- Invitations Home
- Clubs and Associations
- Dating
- 5. The Ecuadorians at Home
- Housing
- Home Help
- Family Life
- Daily Life
- Rites of Passage
- 6. Time Out
- Food and Drink
- Eating Out
- Sports
- Cinema
- Art
- Music
- Literature
- 7. Travel, Health, and Safety
- By Air
- By Train
- On the Road
- Driving
- Health
- Safety
- 8. Business Briefing
- Business Culture
- Doing Business With Ecuadorians
- Women in Business
- Arranging Meetings
- Meetings and Presentations
- Negotiations
- Contracts and Legal Considerations
- Managing Disagreement
- Dealing With Red Tape
- Corruption
- Gift Giving
- 9. Communicating
- Language
- Face to Face
- Body Language
- Humor
- The Media
- Cell Phones and SIM Cards
- Internet and Social Media
- Conclusion
- Further Reading
- Useful Apps
- Picture Credits
- Copyright
- Index
- Acknowledgments.
- Notes:
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- ISBN:
- 1-78702-301-X
- OCLC:
- 1288216415
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