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Peru - Culture Smart! : The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Smart!, Culture.
- Series:
- Culture Smart!
- Culture Smart! ; v.119
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Manners and customs.
- National characteristics, Peruvian.
- Travel.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (201 pages)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- Chicago : Kuperard, 2021.
- Summary:
- Don't just see the sights--get to know the people.Perus distinctive Spanish and indigenous cultures that first encountered each other five hundred years ago have progressively integrated. However, the ongoing process of mixing raises questions about the nature of Peruvian identity, and Peruvian society remains economically and culturally divided. Culture Smart! Peruintroduces you to the changing realities of modern Peru. It describes contemporary values and attitudes, key customs and traditions, and reveals what people are like at home, in business, and in their social lives. Peruvians are outgoing, sociable, and laid-back; get to know them, and they will respond with warmth and generosity.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 Peru
- Introduction
- Key Facts
- 1. Land and People
- Geographical Snapshot
- Climate
- Peru's Departments
- A Brief History
- Government Today
- Economic Landscape
- 2. Values and Attitudes
- Religion
- Living for the Moment
- The Family
- Social Ties
- Pride, Honor, and Machismo
- Attitudes Toward Others
- 3. Customs and Traditions
- The Church
- Festivals and Holidays
- The Festival Calendar
- Saints' Days and Pilgrimages
- Shamanism and Other Traditions
- 4. Making Friends
- Part of the Family
- What Should I Talk About
- Peruvian Hospitality
- Timekeeping
- Neighbors
- Expatriate Associations
- Sports and Other Clubs
- 5. The Peruvians at Home
- Peruvian Homes
- Daily Life
- Children
- Family Events
- Education
- 6. Time Out
- Food
- Drinks
- Eating Out
- Nightlife and Peñas
- Sports
- Cultural Activities
- Shopping for Pleasure
- 7. Travel, Health, and Safety
- Getting Around
- Urban Transportation
- Trains
- Driving
- Where to Stay
- Health
- Natural Hazards
- Safety
- Places to Visit
- 8. Business Briefing
- Business Culture
- Making Appointments
- Business Meetings
- Presentations
- Negotiations
- Gift Giving
- Business Entertainment
- Employment for Foreigners
- Contracts and Fulfillment
- 9. Communicating
- Language
- Face-to-Face
- The Media
- Services
- Conclusion
- Useful Apps
- Further Reading
- Picture Credits
- Copyright
- Index
- Acknowledgments.
- Notes:
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- ISBN:
- 9781787022812
- 1787022811
- OCLC:
- 1229924646
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