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内容提要

  

    桑迪·格德斯·德·奎罗斯著的《葡萄牙》作者引领我们走进了一个魅力非凡的国度。书中概述了葡萄牙地理风貌、社会生活、文化风俗、交友旅游、政治经济和教育等各个方面，展现在我们眼前的足一幅葡萄牙的全景图。葡萄牙是大西洋畔的一颗绿宝石，以其异域独特的自然、人文景观和不可替代的战略位置，正吸引着、也等待着越来越多的人前往欣赏与探索。踏上旅途之时，不妨带上这本小册子吧。与它同行，您定能收获到意恕不到的惊喜！

Chapter01  LAND & PEOPLE
  Geogrnphy
  Climate end Weather
  Regions
  A Brief History
  Government
  The Economy
  Portugal Today
  Portuguese: A World Culture
Chapter02  VALUES & ATTITUDES
  Family
  Sociability
  Suspicion and Acceptance
  Individualism Versus National Pride
  Machismo
  Tolerance and Prejudice
  Religion
  Formality and Respect
  Saudade
Chapter03  CUSTOMS & TRADITIONS
  "Tipico"
  Public Holidays
  Religious Holidays
  Carnival
  Popular Saints
  Family Celebrations
  Fado
  Ribbon-Burning
  Bullfighting
Chapter04  MAKING FRIENDS
  Close-Knit Circles
  Invitations Home
  Gift Giving
  Sports Clubs
  Expatriate Clubs
  English-Language Publications
Chapter05  THE PORTUGUESE AT HOME
  Portuguese Homes
  The Household
  Shopping
  Daily Life
  Television
  Children
  Education
  Bureaucracy
  Military Service
Chapter06  TIME OUT
  Food
  Wine
  Eating Out
  Nightlife
  Shopping for Pleasure
  Banks
  Sports
  Vacations
  Cultural Activities
Chapter07  TRAVELING
  Entering the Country
  Flying
  Trains
  Buses
  Driving
  Rules of the Road
  Urban Transportation
  Where to Stay
  Health
  Safety
  I BUSINESS BRIEFING
  The Business Culture
  Labor
  Company Structure and Organization
  Contracts and Fulfillment
  Communication Style
  Presentations and Negotiations
  Teamwork
  Dress Code
Chapter08  Business Entertaining
  Women in Business
Chapter09  COMMUNICATING
  The Portuguese Language
  Getting By
  Face-to-Face
  Humor
  The Media
  Telephones
  Postal Services
  Conclusion
Appendices
  Places
Exercises
  People