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Chapter 1 LAND & PEOPLE
? Geographical Snapshot
? Climate and Weather
? The Regions
? Language and Identity
? A Brief History
? Government
? Politics
? The Economy
? Slovaks Abroad
Chapter 2 VALUES & ATTITUDES
? Family
? Work Ethic
? Fatalism and Passivity
? Self-Criticism
? Disillusionment and Nostalgia
? A Growing Consumer Culture
? To Sa Nedá
? Service Without a Smile
? Wealth and Money
? Men and Women
? Hierarchies and Titles
? Attitudes Toward the Police
? Religion
? Regional and National Pride
? Attitudes Toward Foreigners and Minorities
Chapter 3 CUSTOMS & TRADITIONS
? Christmas and New Year
? Fa?iangy (CARNIVAL)
? Easter
? Name Days and Birthdays
? Saturday Weddings
? Slovak Folk Culture
Chapter 4 MAKING FRIENDS
? Making Conversation
? Friendly Relations
? Formality
? Openness and Directness
? Hospitality
? Names and Nicknames
? Romancing the Foreigner
Chapter 5 THE SLOVAKS AT HOME
? Housing
? Family Life
? Education
? Military Service
? Love and Sexuality
? The Daily Round
Chapter 6 TIME OUT
? Food and Drink
? Pub Culture
? Discos and Clubs
? Music, Cinema, and Drama
? Sports and Outdoor Activities
? Vacations
Chapter 7 TRAVEL, HEALTH, & SAFETY
? Arrival by Air
? Trains, Buses, and Trams
? Taxis
? Renting a Car and Driving
? Walking
? Cycling
? Changing Money
? Where to Stay
? Health
? Safety
Chapter 8 BUSINESS BRIEFING
? A Changing Economy
? Setting Up a Meeting
? Introductions and Getting Started
? Presentations
? Negotiations
? Contracts
? Managing Disagreements
? Socializing and Work
Chapter 9 COMMUNICATING
? Language
? Physical Space and Contact
? Humor
? The Media
? Mail
? Telephone and Internet
? Conclusion
Appendices
? Places
? People
Exercises
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