Slovenia

Introduction

Key Facts

Chapter 01 LAND＆PEOPLE

Geography

Climate

The People

A Brief History

Government

Politics

Economic Transformation

Chapter 02 VALUES＆ATTITUDES

Small and Western

Identity—Defined by Language

Religion

After Communism

Bureaucracy and Attitudes Toward Authority

Self-Image

What Do You Think of Us？

Attitude Toward Western Foreigners

Tolerance

The Slovenion Sin：Sticking Out

Attitudes Toward Education

Status

Work Ethic

Chapter 03 CUSTOMS＆TRADITIONS

Holidays and Celebrations

Christmas

Carnival（Pust）

Easter

New Year

All Saints'Day

Other Occasions

National Holidays

Hatched, Matched,and Dispatched

Chapter 04 MAKING FRIENDS

Friends for Life

Meeting People

Conversation

Humor

Taboo Topics

Invitations

Manners

Dating

Chapter 05 THE SLOVENIANS AT HOME

Family Life

Schooldays

After High School

House and Home

The Daily Round

Shopping

Employment

Chapter 06 TIME OUT

Vacations

Sports

Cultural Activities

Cuisine

Eating Out

Banks and Paying

Chapter 07 TRAVEL HEALTH,＆SAFETY

Getting to Slovenia

Public Transportation

Taxis

Driving

Cycling

Off the Beaten Path

Where to Stay

Key Destinations and Activities

Health

Safety

Chapter 08 BUSINESS BRIEFING

Business Culture

The Customer Is Not Always the Boss

Women in Business

Meetings

Presentations

Negotiations

Contracts

Managing Disputes

Chapter 09 COMMUNICATING

Language

Body Language

The Media

Internet and E-mail

Telephones

Mail

Conclusion

Appendices

Places

People

Exercises