Georgia Introduction Key Facts Chapter 01 LAND & PEOPLE Geography Climate The People Tbilisi——A City of Warmth A Brief History Northern Neighbor, Frozen Conflicts Political Landscape and Democracy The Economy Chapter 02 VALUES & ATTITUDES Europe or Asia? Regional Differences Language, Homeland, Religion Hospitality and Generosity Women in Society Attitudes Toward Authority Education Status Nomusi Work-Ethic Punctuality and Appointments Diversity and lhe Limits of Tolerance Chapter 03 TRADITIONS, FESTIVALS & CUSTOMS New Year Old Style Holidays Christmas Easter Other Holidays Weddings Birthdays and Name Days Funerals Rtveli Festivals Folklore and Superstitions Chapter 04 MAKING FRIENDS Attitudes Toward Foreigners Invitations Home The Supra and the Tomodo Humor Dating, Georgian Style Personal Space and Body Language Neighbors Some Dos and Don'ts Chapter 05 GEORGIANS AT HOME Housing Inside a Georgian Extended Family Rural Georgia Doily Shopping Growing Up in Georgia Education Fashion and Grooming Conscription Chapter 06 TIME OUT Leisure Out of Doors Football Mania Togetherness Georgian Cuisine Georgian Wine TheSupre Eoting-Out Folk and Polyphonic Music Georgian Dance Cinema and Theater In Tbilisi Outside the Capitol Some \