导语
内容提要
《挪威(英文版)》首先是关于挪威的文化读本。作者琳达·玛琪分九章介绍了该国的政治历史、风土人情、社会经济以及人们的衣食住行、工作娱乐等方方面面。
本书也是一部非常实用的旅游手册,提供了在挪威观光、做客、购物的全攻略,包括如何获取本地驾照,如何选择送女主人的小礼物,如何支付小费,如何在购物后获得退税和返现,如何最好地利用挪威发达的交通系统,作者都做了细致入微的介绍。
同时,本书还是一份妙趣横生的英语读物,语言清新自然,活泼生动,又充满洞见与睿智。
目录
Norway
Introduction
Key Facts
Chapter 01 LAND & PEOPLE
Geography
Climate
A Brief History
Norway's Towns
Government and Politics
Norwegian Oil
Norway's Place in the Region
Chapter 02 VALUES & ATTITUDES
Cooperation
Fairness
Equality
Punctuality
Patience
Natural Reserve
Cradle to Grave Security
Wealth and Generosity
Royalty
God's Own Country
Nature
Everyman's Right
Norwegian Quality
Work to Live, Nut'Live to Work
Consensus and Nonconfrontation
Attitudes to Foreigners
Chapter 03 CUSTOMS & TRADITIONS
The Norwegian Year
Flag Flying Days
Religious Festivals
Nonreligious Celebrations
Religion
Family Occasions
Chapter 04 MAKING FRIENDS
Work and Social Life
Greetings
Hospitality
Good Manners
Gift Giving
Dressing for the Occasion
Learning the Language
Joining Clubs and Societies
Expatriate Associations
Chapter 05 THE NORWEGIANS AToHOME
Quality of Life
Let There Be Light
Living Conditions
Landscape ahd Architecture
A House in the Country
Rent or Buy?
The Norwegianl Family
Daily Life and Routine
Attitudes to children
Education
Changing Lifestyles
Chapter 06 TIME OUT
Shopping
Tax Back for Tourists
Banks and Currency
Eating Out
Service
Alcohol
Smoking
High Culture
Festivals and Events
Leisure
Sports
Skiing
The Great Outdoors
Chapter 07 GETTING AROUND
ID and Residency
Cars and Driving
Air Travel
Trains
Buses, Streetcars, and Underground
Boats and Ferries
Taxis
Cycling
Where to Stay
Health and Security
Chapter 08 BUSINESS BRIEFIN6
The Office
Working Hours and Timekeeping
Coffee on Tap
Lunch Breaks
Business Entertainment
Trade Unions
Workforce Disputes and Labor Law
Management Model
The Gloss Ceiling Broken?
Board Meetings and Decision Making
Presentations
Negotiation
Contracts and Fulfillment
Establishing a Business in Norway
Chapter 09 COMMUNICATING
Language
Conversation
Body Language
Humor
TV and Radio
NewspaPers
Telephones
Mail
The High-Tech Norwegian
Conclusion
Appendices
Places
People
Exercises