Front Matter
Chapter 00
Pakistan
Introduction
Key Facts
Chapter 01 LAND & PEOPLE
A Nation of Nations
Geography
Climate
People
A Brief History
Boundaries and Confl ict
Politics
Government
The Economy
Chapter 02 VALUES & ATTITUDES
Family Ties
The Feudal System
Multilayered Identities
Religion
Honor and Shame
Hospitality and Generosity
Tolerance and Prejudice
Attitudes to the Outside World
Attitudes to Success
Work Ethic
Attitudes to Time
Attitudes to Education
Chapter 03 CUSTOMS & TRADITIONS
The Islamic Year
Seasonal Festivities
Literary Activities
Weddings
Celebrating at Home
Family Visits
Funerals
Folklore and Superstition
Chapter 04 MAKING FRIENDS
Friendship
Making Conversations
Not so Private
Attitudes Toward Foreigners
Invitations Home
Giving and Receiving Gifts
Dating
Chapter 05 PRIVATE & FAMILY LIFE
Housing
Family Living
Rishtaydari —Keeping Up with Relatives
Privacy and Taboos
Growing Up in Pakistan
Further Education
Love and Marriage
Mashvara and Naseehat
Chapter 06 TIME OUT
Eating Out
Food and Drink
Sports and Games
Cultural Activities
Shopping for Pleasure
Sightseeing
Chapter 07 TRAVEL, HEALTH & SAFETY
Visas
Arrival
Getting Around
Where to Stay
Health
Safety
Chapter 08 BUSINESS BRIEFING
Business Culture
“Through Proper Channel”
Arranging a Meeting
Meetings
Presentations
Decision Making
Negotiations
Contracts
Disputes
Corruption
Foreign Businesswomen
Colleagues
Managing Disagreement
Chapter 09 COMMUNICATING
Language
Manners and Body Language
Humor
The Media
Telephone and Internet
Mail
Conclusion
Appendices
Places
People
Exercises
KEYS
