秘鲁位于南美洲西部,是一个拥有多个种族、多种语言和多种文化的国度。其多样的自然环境、历史悠久的遗迹使秘鲁成为世界上最具观光价值的国家之一。作为古印加文化的发祥地,秘鲁拥有马丘比丘古城遗址等文化遗产,同时受到欧洲、非洲、亚洲等传统文化的影响,形成多样的文化表现形式,呈现给世界丰富多彩的旅游资源。本书从地理、历史、宗教、节日、习俗、商贸等方面介绍了秘鲁的基本情况。书中的语言流畅、内容浅显易懂,配有详尽的注释,对读者了解秘鲁的历史渊源、风土人情有很大帮助,使读者在阅读的过程中获取相关的文化背景知识,提高对文化差异的敏感度和宽容度。
Peru
Introduction
Key Facts
Chapter01 LAND & PEOPLE
Geographical Snapshot
Climate
Peru's Departments
A Brief History
Government Today
The Business Landscape
Chapter02 VALUES & ATTITUDES
Religion
Living for the Moment
The Family
Social Ties
Pride, Honor, and Machismo
Attitudes Toward Others
Chapter03 CUSTOMS & TRADITIONS
The Church
Festivals and Holidays
The Festival Calendar
Saints' Days and Pilgrimages
Shamanism and Other Traditions
Chapter04 MAKING FRIENDS
Part of the Family
What Should I Talk About?
Peruvian Hospitality
Timekeeping
Neighbors
Expatriate Associations
Sports and Other Clubs
Chapter05 THE PERUVIANS AT HOME
Peruvian Homes
Daily Life
Leisure Time
Children
Education
The Media
Chapter06 TIME OUT
Food
Drinks
Eating Out
Nightlife and Peos
Sports
Cultural Activities
Shopping for Pleasure
Chapter07 TRAVELING
Getting Around
Urban Transportation
Trains
Driving
Where to Stay
Health
Natural Hazards
Safety
Places to Visit
Chapter08 BUSINESS BRIEFING
Business Culture
Making Appointments
Business Meetings
Presentations
Negotiations
Gift Giving
“Favors”
Business Entertainment
Employment for Foreigners
Contracts and Fulfillment
Chapter09 COMMUNICATING
Language
Face-to-Face
English-Language Publications
Services
Conclusion
Appendices
Places
People
Exercises