Oman Introduction Key Facts Chapter 01 LAND & PEOPLE Geography Climate The People A Brief History Government and Politics Foreign Relations The Economy Chapter 02 VALUES & ATTITUDES Status and Social Structure Religion National Pride Personal Honor Attitudes to Women Work Ethic Time Management Chapter 03 CUSTOMS & TRADITIONS Religious Festivals and Holidays Other Public Holidays Weddings Folkways Chapter 04 MAKING FRIENDS Attitudes to Foreigners Greetings Dress Invitations Home Hospitality Taboo Subjects Chapter 05 PRIVATE & FAMILY LIFE The Household and Family Doily Life Health Care for Omonis Oahwoh Chapter 06 TIME OUT Cultural Activities Visiting a Mosque Shopping for Pleasure Sports Beaches Dining Out Nightlife Chapter 07 TRAVEL, HEALTH & SAFETY Roads and Traffic Transportation Where to Stay Health Safety Chapter 08 BUSINESS BRIEFING Business Culture The Importance of Personal Relations Local and Foreign Labor Office Etiquette Women in Business Meetings Presentations Negotiations Contracts Dealing with Government Chapter 09 COMMUNICATING Language Conversation and Respect Body Language The Media Services Conclusion Appendices Places People Exercises Oman Introduction Key Facts Chapter 01 LAND & PEOPLE Geography Climate The People A Brief History Government and Politics Foreign Relations The Economy Chapter 02 VALUES & ATTITUDES Status and Social Structure Religion National Pride Personal Honor Attitudes to Women Work Ethic Time Management Chapter 03 CUSTOMS & TRADITIONS Religious Festivals and Holidays Other Public Holidays Weddings Folkways Chapter 04 MAKING FRIENDS Attitudes to Foreigners Greetings Dress Invitations Home Hospitality Taboo Subjects Chapter 05 PRIVATE & FAMILY LIFE The Household and Family Doily Life Health Care for Omonis Oahwoh Chapter 06 TIME OUT Cultural Activities Visiting a Mosque Shopping for Pleasure Sports Beaches Dining Out Nightlife Chapter 07 TRAVEL, HEALTH & SAFETY Roads and Traffic Transportation Where to Stay Health Safety Chapter 08 BUSINESS BRIEFING Business Culture The Importance of Personal Relations Local and Foreign Labor Office Etiquette Women in Business Meetings Presentations Negotiations Contracts Dealing with Government Chapter 09 COMMUNICATING Language Conversation and Respect Body Language The Media Services Conclusion Appendices Places People Exercises