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Botswana - Culture Smart! : The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Smart!, Culture.
- Culture Smart!, author.
- Series:
- Culture Smart!
- Culture Smart! ; v.123
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Manners and customs.
- Etiquette.
- National characteristics, Botswanan.
- 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. Botswana is a country of contrasts. Culturally, the people are overwhelmingly Bantu, but with more than twenty different ethnic groups and over thirty languages spoken, the society is by no means homogeneous.Culture Smart! Botswana introduces you to the lives of the people. It looks at the history that has shaped the society and shows the importance of traditional customs and values for both travelers and businesspeople alike. It describes how the Batswana live, work, and play, and how to avoid the pitfalls of cultural misunderstanding.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 Botswana
- Introduction
- Key Facts
- 1. Land and People
- Geographical Snapshot
- Climate
- The People
- A Brief History
- Towns and Cities
- Government
- The Economy
- Status Among the Family of Nations
- 2. Values and Attitudes
- Botswana's Time Warp
- Recognition
- Respect
- Fairness and Jealousy
- Attitudes Toward Other Africans
- Pride and Prejudice
- Patience
- Conformity
- Avoidance of Confrontation
- Work Ethic
- Botswana Time
- The Importance of the Group
- Marriage, Sexuality, and Having Children
- Gender Equality
- Attitudes Toward Women
- Status Symbols
- Racial Attitudes
- 3. Customs and Traditions
- The Cycle of Traditional Life
- Rain Shrines
- The Cattle Post
- Goats
- Other Animals
- Religion
- Tswana Traditions
- Tribal Regiments
- 4. Making Friends
- Work and Social Life
- Greetings
- Expectations of Outsiders
- Clubs and Associations
- Invitations Home
- Gift Giving
- Manners
- 5. Private and Family Life
- Traditional Social Structure
- Rural Living Conditions
- Daily Life and Routine in a Rural Village
- Urban Living Conditions
- Family Occasions
- How Life is Changing
- 6. Time Out
- Leisure
- Entertainment
- Sports
- Shopping for Pleasure
- Currency and Money Changing
- Restaurants and Local Food
- Food and Drink
- Tourist Destinations
- 7. Travel, Health, and Safety
- Air Botswana
- Getting Around
- Roads and Traffic
- Intercity Travel
- Local Transportation
- Where To Stay
- Health Matters
- COVID-19
- Crime
- 8. Business Briefing
- Business Culture
- The "Elders"
- Office Etiquette
- Meetings
- Appearance and Business Dress
- Punctuality.
- Business Entertaining
- Confrontation
- Supervision
- Women In Management
- Presentation and Listening Styles
- Negotiations
- Contracts
- Planning
- Teamwork and Management
- Taking the Initiative
- Decision Making
- Starting a Business in Botswana
- 9. Communicating
- Language
- Body Language
- The Media
- Services
- The Impact of the New Technologies
- Conclusion
- Appendix: Glossary
- Further Reading
- Picture Credits
- Copyright
- Index.
- Notes:
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- ISBN:
- 9781787022577
- 1787022579
- OCLC:
- 1228034236
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