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    谈到斯洛伐克，大家脑海里或许会浮现捷克斯洛伐克这个名字。那么，你是否知道，捷克与斯洛伐克在1993年便已分离成为两个独立的国家?相较与之接壤的捷克、匈牙利、波兰、乌克兰，这个名不见经传的欧洲小国对多数国人而言多少有些陌生。如果你有兴趣走近这个略显神秘的国度，不妨从布兰登F.R.爱德华兹著的《斯洛伐克》入手，看作者用流畅平实的语言，将斯洛伐克的历史与今天、风土与人情娓娓道来，一展它的独特魅力。

Slovakia
Introduction
Key Facts
Chapter1  LAND & PEOPLE
  Geographical Snapshot
  Climate and Weather
  The Regions
  Language and Identity
  A Brief History
  Government
  Politics
  The Economy
  Slovaks Abroad
Chapter2  VALUES & ATTITUDES
  Family
  Work Ethic
  Fatalism and Passivity
  Self-Criticism
  Disillusionment and Nostalgia
  A Growing Consumer Culture
  To So Nedd
  Service Without a Smile
  Wealth and Money
  Men and Women
  Hierarchies and Titles
  Attitudes Toward the Police
  Religion
  Regional and National Pride
  Attitudes Toward Foreigners and Minorities
Chapter3  CUSTOMS & TRADITIONS
  Christmas and New Year
  Fasiangy(CARNIVAL)
  Easter    096
  Name Days and Birthdays
  Saturday Weddings
  Slovak Folk Culture
Chapter4  MAKING FRIENDS
  Making Conversation
  Friendly Relations
  Formality
  Openness and Directness
  Hospitality
  Names and Nicknames
  Romancing the Foreigner
Chapter5  THE SLOVAKS AT HOME
  Housing
  Family Life
  Education
  Military Service
  Love and Sexuality
  The Doily Round
Chapter6  TIME OUT
  Food and Drink
  Pub Culture
  Discos and Clubs
  Music, Cinema, and Drama
  Sports and Outdoor Activities
  Vacations
Chapter7  TRAVEL, HEALTH, & SAFETY
  Arrival by Air
  Trains, Buses, and Trams
  Taxis
  Renting a Car and Driving
  Walking
  Cycling
  Changing Money
  Where to Stay
  Health
  Safety
Chapter8  BUSINESS BRIEFING
  A Changing Economy
  Setting Up a Meeting
  Introductions and Getting Started
  Presentations
  Negotiations
  Contracts
  Managing Disagreements
  Socializing and Work
Chapter9  COMMUNICATING
  Language
  Physical Space and Contact
  Humor
  The Media
  Mail
  Telephone and Internet
  Conclusion
Appendices
  places
  people
Exercises