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Venezuela
Introduction
Key Facts

Chapter 01 LAND & PEOPLE
Geography
Climate
The People
A Brief History
Government
The Economy

Chapter 02 VALUES & ATTITUDES
The Family
Men， Women， and Machismo
Social Class and Status
AttitudesToword Race
The Body Beautiful
Religion
National Pride
Attitudes Toward the Law
Attitudes Toward Foreigners
Work Ethic and Timekeeping

Chapter 03 CUSTOMS & TRADITIONS
Festivalsond Holidays
Folklore and Superstitions
Traditional Music and Dance

Chapter 04 THE VENEZUELANS AT HOME
Housing
Family Life
Home Help
Daily Life
Everyday Shopping
Marriage， Divorce， and Concubinato
Education
Leisure

Chapter 05 MAKING FRIENDS
First Contact
Meeting Venezuelans
Conversation Starters and Stoppers
Invitations Home
Clubs and Associations
Socializing With the Opposite Sex
Homosexuality in a Macho Society

Chapter 06 TIME OUT
Venezuelan Food
Eating Out
Drinks
Nightlife
Sports
Cinema
The Arts
Music
Shopping for Pleasu．re
Top Visitor Attractions

Chapter 07 TRAVEL， HEALTH & SAFETY
Getting Around
By Air
Onthe Road
Trains
Ferries
Where to Stay
Health
Safety

Chapter 08 BUSINESS BRIEFING
The Business Landscape
Personal Relationships
Useful Organizations
Women in Business
Arranging a Meeting
Timing of Meetings
Punctuality
Meetings and Presentations
Negotiations
Contracts and Legal Considerations
Management Style
Gift Giving
Dealing with Red Tope

Chapter 09 COMMUNICATIN6
Language
Regional Differences
Sponglish
Speaking Spanish
Other Languages
Etiquette
Humor
Body Language
The Media
Internet
Telephone
Mail
Conclusion

Appendices
Places
People

Exercises