Finland - Culture Smart!: The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture
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The people of this land of white summer nights and pristine lakes are famous for their sisu, a form of enterprising stoicism. Shaped by the harsh physical beauty around them, the Finns can be melancholy, yet have a great sense of humor and they love to dance, sing, and perform. Culture Smart! Finland offers you a deeper, more rewarding experience of this beautiful land. Front Cover Title Page About the Author Contents Map of Finland Introduction Key Facts 1. Land and People • Geographical Overview • Climate • Wildlife • Brief History • Government and Politics • Finland and Its Neighbors • The Finns Today • Cities in Finland 2. Values and Attitudes • Sisu • Proud to be Finnish • Democracy • Equality • Honesty • Community Spirit • Personal Relationships • Church and Religion • Attitudes Toward Foreigners 3. Festivals, Customs, and Traditions • National Holidays • Festivals • Family Celebrations 4. Making Friends • Hospitality • Conversation and Culture • Formality Versus Informality • Alcohol and Entertainment • Gifts • Joining Clubs and Societies 5. The Finns at Home • Quality of Life • Living Conditions • The Finnish Family • Daily Life and Routines • Food • The Summerhouse (Mökki) • Schools and Education • Moving to or visiting Finland 6. Time Out • Outdoor Activities and Nature • Freedom to Roam: Everyman’s right (Jokamiehenoikeus) • Sports • Design and Shopping • Banks and Cash Machines • Eating Out • Buying Alcohol and Drinking • Nightlife • Sex and the City • Confrontation • High Culture • Popular Culture 7. Travel, Health, and Safety • Driving • Taxis • Cycling • Public Transport • Where to Stay • Health and Security • Clothing 8. Business Briefing • Getting Down to Business • Office Style and Etiquette • Communication Styles • Presentations • Teamwork • Leadership and Decision Making • Timing and Punctuality • Meetings and Negotiations • Contracts • Handling Disagreements • Women in Business 9. Communicating • Language • Silence • Body Language • Conversation • Humor • Written Communications • Services • Conclusion Further Reading Pictures Credit Copyright Index
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