Culture Shock! Chile
by Roraff, SusanFormat: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2007-09-15
Publisher(s): Marshall Cavendish Corp
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Summary
With over three million copies in print, CultureShock!is a bestselling series of culture and etiquette guides covering countless destinations around the world. For anyone at risk of culture shock, whether a tourist or a long-term resident, CultureShock!provides a sympathetic and fun-filled crash course on the do's and don'ts in foreign cultures. Fully updated and sporting a fresh new look, the revised editions of these books enlighten and inform through such topics as language, food and entertaining, social customs, festivals, relationships, and business tips. CultureShock! books are packed with useful details on transportation, taxes, finances, accommodation, health, food and drink, clothes, shopping, festivals, and much, much more.
Table of Contents
| Preface | p. vi |
| Acknowledgements | p. ix |
| Map of Chile | p. x |
| First Impressions | p. 1 |
| What Will You Find? | p. 2 |
| Santiago | p. 3 |
| Vina del Mar and Valparaiso | p. 6 |
| The North | p. 8 |
| The South | p. 11 |
| Overview of Land and History | p. 15 |
| The Land | p. 16 |
| History | p. 19 |
| The Chilean People | p. 38 |
| A Homogeneous Society | p. 39 |
| Ethnicity | p. 39 |
| Class Structure | p. 43 |
| Values | p. 51 |
| Religious Beliefs and Values | p. 54 |
| The Role of Women in Chilean Society | p. 60 |
| Raising Children | p. 63 |
| Family Gatherings | p. 65 |
| Myths and Facts | p. 66 |
| Socialising | p. 70 |
| Making a Connection | p. 71 |
| Visiting a Chilean Home | p. 72 |
| Inviting Chileans to Your Home | p. 78 |
| Invitations to Dine Out | p. 79 |
| Nightlife | p. 80 |
| Pololos | p. 81 |
| Alternative Lifestyles | p. 83 |
| Rituals | p. 83 |
| Setting In | p. 90 |
| Welcome to Santiago | p. 91 |
| Climate | p. 92 |
| Time Zone | p. 93 |
| Pollution | p. 93 |
| Litter | p. 96 |
| Earthquakes | p. 96 |
| Household Issues | p. 97 |
| Medical Services | p. 105 |
| Documentation | p. 106 |
| Banking | p. 108 |
| Emergencies | p. 110 |
| Driving | p. 112 |
| Transportation | p. 116 |
| Education | p. 119 |
| Shopping | p. 125 |
| Staying Informed and Entertained | p. 128 |
| Food | p. 134 |
| Schedule | p. 135 |
| Main Courses | p. 136 |
| Beverages | p. 143 |
| Restaurants | p. 146 |
| Grocery Stores | p. 149 |
| Enjoying the Culture | p. 152 |
| Chilean Culture | p. 153 |
| Native Peoples of the North | p. 158 |
| Fiestas Patrias | p. 164 |
| Huaso Culture | p. 167 |
| Navy Day | p. 172 |
| Catholic Festivals | p. 171 |
| Music festivals | p. 172 |
| Contemporary Music | p. 175 |
| Fine Art | p. 176 |
| Literature | p. 178 |
| Travel | p. 180 |
| Sports | p. 190 |
| Children's Games | p. 193 |
| Language | p. 194 |
| Pronunciation | p. 196 |
| Vocabulary | p. 198 |
| Other Language Considerations | p. 202 |
| Doing Business | p. 207 |
| The Economy | p. 208 |
| A Brief History | p. 209 |
| Regional Trade Arrangements | p. 210 |
| Exports | p. 211 |
| Foreign Investment | p. 215 |
| General Business Climate | p. 217 |
| Other Work Matters | p. 224 |
| Business Golf and Crocodiles | p. 222 |
| The Ghostbusters | p. 224 |
| The Last Things | p. 225 |
| Fast Facts | p. 230 |
| Notable Names | p. 235 |
| Places of Interest | p. 237 |
| Acronyms | p. 239 |
| Culture Quiz | p. 241 |
| Do's and don'ts | p. 249 |
| Glossary | p. 251 |
| Resource Guide | p. 255 |
| Further Reading | p. 267 |
| About the Authors | p. 274 |
| Index | p. 276 |
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