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This new edition is fully updated and boasts 16 pages of full-color. It offers a sound beginning in sensitivity training.
Preface vi
Acknowledgments vii
Map of Bulgaria viii
Chapter 1 First Impressions 1
My First Impression 2
Chapter 2 Overview 9
The Many-Faceted Land 10
The Weather 11
The History 14
Present-Day Politics 27
Chapter 3 The Bulgarians 31
Snapshot of the Average Gheorghi and Velislava 33
The Ethnic Groups and Their Religions 48
Chapter 4 Fitting in with the Bulgarians 58
The Family Unit 60
Basic Social Norms 61
Festivals and Customs 62
How They View Foreigners 67
Comming to Terms with the Communist Past 74
Bulgarians and Russians 76
Overseas Bulgarians and Returnees 76
Prostitution 77
Alternative Lifestyles 77
Open or Conservative Society 78
Chapter 5 Setting In 81
Visas and Residency Passes 82
Accommodation 86
What to Bring from Home 93
Media 95
Schools 96
Domestic Help 98
Modes of Transport 98
Shopping 110
Health Matters 119
Psychological Health 120
Telecommunications 122
Banking 124
Postal Services and Customs Office 124
Public Toilets 126
Disposing of Rubbish 126
Beggars 127
Stray Dogs 129
Noise 130
Chapter 6 Food & Drink 131
Food 134
Bulgarian Libation 138
Other Bulgarian Drinks 140
Imported Food Items 142
The Various Stages of a Meal 143
Restaurants 145
Snack Shops and Street Vendors 148
Dining Etiquette 149
Chapter 7 Culture and Leisure Pursuits 150
Culture 151
Festivals 155
Leisure Pursuits 168
Sports 184
Getting Around 187
Escaping Abroad 188
Social Work 189
Chapter 8 Learning the Language 191
The Cyrillic Alphabet 194
The History 194
Cyrillic as an EU Alphabet 196
Cyrillic and Modern Technology 196
Learning Bulgarian 198
Numbers 200
Macedonian Language 200
Non-verbal Communication 200
Chapter 9 Doing Business and The Economy 202
Attitudes and Work Culture 203
Business Etiquette 205
The Economy 209
Chapter 10 Fast Facts 217
Famous People 222
Places of Interest 227
Culture Quiz 233
Do's and don'ts 239
Glossary 240
Resource Guide 243
Further Reading 258
About the Author 261
Index 262
Overview
This new edition is fully updated and boasts 16 pages of full-color. It offers a sound beginning in sensitivity training.