Bhutan - Culture Smart!: the Essential Guide to Customs & Culture

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Title Page; Copyright; About the Author; Contents; Map of Bhutan; Introduction; Key Facts; Chapter 1: Land and People; Geographical Snapshot; Terrain; Climate; Flora and Fauna; People; A Brief History; Bhutan Today; Government and Judiciary; The Economy; Bhutan In the World; Chapter 2: Values and Attitudes; The Buddhist Way of Life; Monarchy and National Identity; Gross National Happiness; The Concept of Interdependency; Tha-Damtsi and Ley-Jumdrey; Driglam-Namzha; Harmony With Nature; Beliefs and Superstitions; Family Values; Attitudes Toward Women. Title Page Copyright About the Author Contents Map of Bhutan Introduction Key Facts Chapter 1: Land and People Geographical Snapshot Terrain Climate Flora and Fauna People A Brief History Bhutan Today Government and Judiciary The Economy Bhutan In the World Chapter 2: Values and Attitudes The Buddhist Way of Life Monarchy and National Identity Gross National Happiness The Concept of Interdependency Tha-Damtsi and Ley-Jumdrey Driglam-Namzha Harmony With Nature Beliefs and Superstitions Family Values Attitudes Toward Women. Sexual Mores Respect and Humility Education Traditional Dress Attitudes Toward Food Sharing and Giving Chapter 3: Religion, Customs, and Traditions Buddhism Hinduism The Bhutanese Calendar The Festive Year Chapter 4: Making Friends Meeting People Greetings and Other Courtesies What's In a Name? Socializing With Work Colleagues Invitations Home Manners Socializing With the Opposite Sex Meeting With Outsiders Chapter 5: The Bhutanese at Home Housing Families-Roles and Responsibilities Marriage Children School Employment. Health Care Daily Life and Routine Shopping Chapter 6: Time out Eating Out Bhutanese Food Drinks Picnics What To Wear Vacations and Public Holidays Sports and Exercise Cultural and Social Life Handicrafts Chapter 7: Travel, Health, and Safety General Information High-Value, Low-Impact Tourism Traveling to Bhutan Urban Transportation City Buses Private Vehicles Taxis Getting Around the Country Where To Stay Health and Safety Natural Hazards Banned Tobacco Products Crime Chapter 8: Business Briefing. The Business Environment Business Hours Status and Hierarchy Women At Work Dress Code Meetings Presentations Negotiating Contracts Business Entertainment Gifts Keeping In Touch Chapter 9: Communicating Language Body Language Humor The Media Mail Telephone Internet Conclusion Further Reading Acknowledgments.