Azerbaijan Introduction Key Facts Chapter 01 LAND & PEOPLE Geography Climate The Azerboijani People A Brief History The Economy The Environment Chapter 02 VALUES & ATTITUDES The Azeri Mentolitet Family Ties The Role of Women Hospitality and.Generosity Regionalism Gismet / Fate Work Ethic Attitudes to Time Co-m~murial or Individualist? Respect and Status Showing Emotions Shame and Honor Lineage Indirectness and Saving Face Chapter 03 FESTIVALS & TRADITIONS Celebrating at Home Flexible Schedules Holidays Old and New Birthdays National Holidays Muslim Holidays Weddings and Funerals Chapter 04 MAKING FRIENDS Privacy and Personal Space Attitudes toForeigners Invitations Home Entertaining Shuring~a Meal Favors Dnting Names in Azerboijon Chapter 05 PRIVATE & fAMILY LIFE Family Living Housing Inside an Azerbaijani Home The Daily Round Cost of Living Growing up in Azerbaijan Education in Times of Transition Conscription Chapter 06 TIME OUT Eating Out Azerbaijonis on Vacation In Baku Chapter 07 TRAVEL, HEALTH, & SAFETY Arrival Getting around Baku Travel outside Baku Health Safety Chapter 08 BUSINESS BRIEFING The Economy The Business Culture Setting Up a Meeting Meeting and Greeting Presentations Negotiating Business Meals Contracts and Fulfillment Business Gifts Indirectness in Business Chapter 09 COMMUNICATING Choosing Your Language Nonverbal Communication Humor The Media Services Conclusion Appendices Places People Exercises