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Chapter 0
Georgia
Introduction
Key Facts
Chapter 01 LAND & PEOPLE
Geography
Climate
The People
Tbilisi—A City of Warmth
A Brief History
Northern Neighbor, Frozen Conflicts
Political Landscape and Democracy
The Economy
Chapter 02 VALUES & ATTITUDES
Europe or Asia?
Regional Differences
Language, Homeland, Religion
Hospitality and Generosity
Women in Society
Attitudes Toward Authority
Education
Status
Namusi
Work Ethic
Punctuality and Appointments
Diversity and the Limits of Tolerance
Chapter 03 TRADITIONS, FESTIVALS & CUSTOMS
New Year
Old Style Holidays
Christmas
Easter
Other Holidays
Weddings
Birthdays and Name Days
Funerals
Rtveli Festivals
Folklore and Superstitions
Chapter 04 MAKING FRIENDS
Attitudes Toward Foreigners
Invitations Home
The Supra and the Tamada
Humor
Dating, Georgian Style
Personal Space and Body Language
Neighbors
Some Dos and Don’ts
Chapter 05 GEORGIANS AT HOME
Housing
Inside a Georgian Extended Family
Rural Georgia
Daily Shopping
Growing Up in Georgia
Education
Fashion and Grooming
Conscription
Chapter 06 TIME OUT
Leisure
Out of Doors
Football Mania
Togetherness
Georgian Cuisine
Georgian Wine
The Supra
Eating Out
Folk and Polyphonic Music
Georgian Dance
Cinema and Theater
In Tbilisi
Outside the Capital
Some “Must-See” Tourist Destinations
Chapter 07 TRAVEL, HEALTH & SAFETY
Welcome to Tbilisi
Getting Around Town
Travel Around the Country
Georgian Driving
Car Rental
Health
Safety
Chapter 08 BUSINESS BRIEFING
Business Culture and Environment
Meetings: Formal and Informal
Women in Business and Politics
Presentations
Negotiations
Promises and Reality: Two Views
Contracts
Managing Disagreement
People Management
Chapter 09 COMMUNICATING
The Language
Speaking English
The Media
Services
Conclusion
Appendices
Places
People
Exercises
Keys
