Colombia
Introduction
Key Facts
Chapter 01 LAND & PEOPLE
Geography
Climate
Colombia's Departments
The People
A Brief History
Government
Colombia Today
The Economy
Colombia In the World
Chapter 02 VALUES & ATTITUDES
The Family
Social Class and Status
Religion
The Body Beautiful
Joie de Yivre
Attitudes to the Law: Any Means Necessary
Class and Race
Attitudes Toward Foreigners
Dignity and National Pride
Strong Work Ethic
Timekeeping
Chapter 03 CUSTOMS & TRADITIONS
Festivals and Holidays
Saint's Days and Pilgrimages
Folklore and Superstitions
Traditional Music and Dance
Chapter 04 MAKING FRIENDS
The First Contact
Meeting Colombians
What Should I Talk About?
Greetings
The Importance of Titles
Invitations Home
Timekeeping
Romance and the Foreigner
Homosexuality and Discrimination
Chapter 05 THE COLOMBIANS AT HOME
Housing
Daily Life
Growing Up In Colombia
Marriage, Divorce, and Union Libra
Education
Military Service
Health Insurance
Chapter 06 TIME OUT
Leisure Time
Food in Colombia
What's to Drink?
Sports
Cultural Activities
Nightlife
Shopping for Pleasure
Places to Visit
Chapter 07 TRAVEL HEALTH, & SAFETY
Getting Around Safely
By Air
On the Road
Driving
Where to Stay
Health Matters
Safety
Chapter 08 BUSINESS BRIEFING
The Business Landscape
Business Culture
Doing Business with Colombians
Setting up a Meeting
Meetings
Presentations
Negotiations
Contracts
Group Think: Saving Face end Indirect Speech
Women in Business
Chapter 09 COMMUNICATING
Languages
The Happiest Country in South America
Body Language
The Media
Telephones
Internet
Mail
Conclusion
Appendices
Places
People
Exercises