Author:
Barlas, Robert.
Edition Statement:5th ed.
Imprint:Tarrytown, N.Y. : Marshall Cavendish Editions, c2009.
Descriptionix, 206 p. : ill. (some col.), maps ; 21 cm.
Note:1. First impressions -- 2. Overview of the land and history (The land of potential -- A brief tour of Sri Lankan history -- A quick ride around the island) -- 3. Lankan profiles (The Sri Lankan mosaic -- The Sri Lankan soul) -- 4. Socialising among the locals (Ways of seeing -- Social etiquette -- The life circle -- Meeting the locals -- Gift-giving) -- 5. Settling in (The expatriate experience -- The residence visa -- House and home -- The servant question -- Medicine and hospitals -- Shopping -- Coping with children -- Nightlife -- Clubs -- Cinema and the theatre -- Life on the street -- Charities, cons and rip-offs -- Getting around -- Culture shock in Sri Lanka) -- 6. A veritable food fair (The flavours of Sri Lanka -- Rice and curry -- Bring me the fire extinguisher, please -- The staff of life -- Cutlery versus fingers -- A feast from the seas -- Spices -- Sweetmeats -- Fruits -- Alternatives to Coke -- Two leaves and a Bud -- Don't drink the water) -- 7. Enjoying Sri Lanka (Sri Lankan festivals -- Beginnings and endings -- Vacation time) -- 8. Languages and body talk (Communicating with Sri Lankans -- Spoken languages -- Unspoken language -- The significance of names -- Spacing yourself -- Keeping in time -- The importance of face -- What to do?) -- 9. Doing business in Sri Lanka (Business, the Sri Lankan way -- Expectations -- Work and real life -- Absenteeism -- Becoming an effective Sri Lankan boss -- Politicisation -- Corruption -- Women in the workplace) -- 10. Sri Lanka at a glance (Acronyms -- Places of interest -- Famous people) -- Culture quiz -- Do's and don'ts.
Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references and index.
