Mauritius Introduction Key Facts Chapter 01 LAND & PEOPLE The Indian Ocean Islands Geography Climate and Weather The People A Brief History Government and Politics Trade and International Relations Chapter 02 VALUES & ATTITUDES Tolerance and Diversity Hospitality end Meeting Foreigners Being Mauritian The Importance of Family The Impact of Religion Racism end Communalism The Gender Divide Closeness, Gossip, and Rumors Attitudes to Time Work Ethic Chapter 03 BELIEFS, TRADITIONS & CELEBRATIONS Religion in Mauritius Shrines and Pilgrimages Births, Naming Ceremonies, and Birthdays Weddings Funerals Holidays and Festivals Remembering Slavery and Indenture Folklore and Superstitions Chapter 04 MAKING FRIENDS Friendship Between Mauritians Meeting People Topics of Conversation and Taboo Subjects Invitations Home Courtship and Doting Chapter 05 THE MAURITIANS AT HOME The Family Education Daily Life Meals of the Day Shopping Pets Dress and Clothing Chapter 06 TIME OUT The Beach, Bungalow, end Picnic Nature and the Outdoors Mauritian Cuisine Local Drinks Restaurants The Music of Mauritius Arts end Culture Shopping for Pleasure Sports Chapter 07 TRAVEL, HEALTH & SAFETY Red Tape Flights Travel to Reunion, Rodrigues, and the Outer Islands Public Transportation Taxis Driving Solo Where to Stay Places to Visit Health Safety Natural Disasters Emergency Services Chapter 08 BUSINESS BRIEFING The Business Classes Work Culture Setting Up o Meeting Business Dress Presentations Negotiations Contracts and Fulfillment Business Entertainment Women in Business Bureaucracy Corruption nnd Nepotism Chapter 09 COMMUNICATING The Longonges of Mauritius Conversation and Choosing the Right Language Humor Greetings Body Language The Media Services Conclusion Appendices Places People Exercises