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Culture Smart! Colombia will help you to understand the complex and often contradictory nature of the Colombian peoplewhy they think and behave as they doand will show you how you can blend in with these fun-loving, self-reliant individualists. As a result of the sixteenth-century Spanish conquest, modern Colombia´s multiethnic society is a synthesis of Spanish, indigenous, and African traditions, evident in the music, in the food, and in Barranquilla´s famous Carnival.

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Brief History - Politics - Economic Life - Traditions - Friendships & Family - Relationships - Bureaucracy - Religion - Humour - Local Holidays - Taboos - Invitations - Gifts - Dress - Business etiquette - Punctuality & Appointments - Team working - Communication - Negotiating - Women in Society - Tips - Eating Out - Traditional Food - Dos and Don´t - Making Friends

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Culture Smart! has come to the rescue of hapless travellers, Sunday Times Travel - the perfect introduction to the weird, wonderful and downright odd quirks and customs of various countries, Global Travel - full of fascinating, as well as common sense, tips to help you avoid embarrassing faux pas, Observer - as useful as they are entertaining, Easy Jet Magazine - offer glimpses into the psyche of a faraway world, New York Times.

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