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Afghanistan

Introduction

Key Facts

Chapter 01 LAND & PEOPLE

 Borders and Boundaries

 Landscape

 Climate

 The Land of the Afghans

 A Brief History

 Government andPolitics

 The Economy

Chapter 02 VALUES & ATTITUDES

 The Notional Psyche

 Social Customs

 Mehmon NowozL" The Role of Hospitality

 The Concept of Time

 Religion

 Social Hierarchies

 Family, Gender, and Zon

 Attitudes Toward Others

Chapter 03 CUSTOMS & TRADITIONS

 The Calendars

 Religious Festivals and National Holidays

 Family Ceremonies and Traditions

 Folklore and Superstitions

Chapter 04 MAKING FRIENDS

 Friendship

 Foreigners and Friendship

 Making Conversation

 Taboos

 Getting Started

 Meeting Afghans

 Dress

 Visiting an Afghan Home

Chapter 05 PRIVATE & FAMILY LIFE

 Who is the Family？

 Elders and the Head of the Family

 Family Dwellings

 Keeping the House -- Divided Responsibilities

 Women, Purdah, and Pride

 Private Space and Red Lines

 Children

 Education

 Changing Families

Chapter 06 TIME OUT

 Naan and Kebab -- Eating Out

 Chic Dining for Foreigners

 Chui Sobz and Chai-Khunus

 Cultural Activities

 Sports and Games

 Shopping for Pleasure

 Safe Sightseeing

Chapter 07 TRAVEL, HEALTH, & SAFETY

 What You Are In For

 Visas and Other Documents

 En！ry Points and Arrival

 Travel Within Afghanistan

 Women Visitors

 J4eolth

 Safety

Chapter 08 BUSINESS BRIEFING

 Sitting on the Carpet -- A Mindset

 Managing Business

 Meetings

 Negotiations and Contracts

 Corruption, Favors, and Facilitation Fees

 Women In Business

Chapter 09 COMMUNICATION

 Languages

 Body Language

 Humor

 Media and Communication Technology

 Conclusion

Appendices

 Places

 People

Exercises