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前辅文
Chapter 01 LAND & PEOPLE
  ? A Geographical Snapshot
  ? Climate
  ? The States of Mexico
  ? A Brief History
  ? Mexican Government Today
Chapter 02 VALUES & ATTITUDES
  ? The Family
  ? Friends and Acquaintances
  ? Pride, Honor, and Machismo
  ? Beating the System
  ? Respect for Tradition
  ? Tolerance and Prejudices
  ? Living for the Moment
  ? Manners
  ? Class Systems: The Great Divide
  ? Protest and Dissent
  ? Mexico and the U.S.A.
  ? Immigration/Emigration
  ? Attitudes to Foreigners
Chapter 03 CUSTOMS & TRADITIONS
  ? Festivals and Holidays
  ? The Festival Calendar
  ? Saints’ Days and Pilgrimages
  ? “Witchcraft” and Superstition
Chapter 04 MAKING FRIENDS
  ? Mexican Hospitality
  ? Neighbors
  ? Expatriate Associations
  ? Sports and Other Clubs
Chapter 05 THE MEXICANS AT HOME
  ? Mexican Homes
  ? Home Help
  ? Daily Life
  ? Daily Shopping
  ? Leisure Time
  ? Education
  ? Learning English
  ? TV and Radio
Chapter 06 TIME OUT
  ? Food and Drink
  ? Eating Out
  ? Nightlife
  ? Sports
  ? Mexican Cinema
  ? Shopping
  ? Cultural Activities
  ? A Little Gambling
  ? The Seamier Side of Mexico
Chapter 07 TRAVELING
  ? Flying
  ? Buses
  ? Trains
  ? Driving
  ? Urban Transportation
  ? Where to Stay
  ? Health
  ? Natural Hazards
  ? Safety
  ? Places to Visit
Chapter 08 BUSINESS BRIEFING
  ? Mexico’s Business Landscape
  ? The Business Culture
  ? Business Style
  ? Addressing and Greeting People
  ? Women in Business
  ? Appointments and Communications
  ? Flexibility and Decision Making
  ? Meetings
  ? Gift Giving
  ? Bribery and Corruption
  ? Conclusion
Chapter 09 COMMUNICATING
  ? Language
  ? Face-to-Face
  ? English-Language Publications
  ? Services
  ? Conclusion
Appendices
  ? Places
  ? People
Exercises
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