前辅文
 Costa Rica
  Introduction
  Key Facts
 Chapter 01 LAND & PEOPLE
  • A Geographical Snapshot
  • Climate
  • A Brief History
  • The Regions
  • The Capital, San José
  • Government
  • The Economy
 Chapter 02 VALUES & ATTITUDES
  • Family Values
  • Respect for Elders
  • Hospitality
  • Religion
  • Tolerance and Prejudice
  • Pride, Honor, and Machismo
  • Manners
  • Mañana
  • Attitudes Toward Foreigners
  • Tico Directions
 Chapter 03 CUSTOMS & TRADITIONS
  • Public Holidays
  • The Festival Calendar
  • Pilgrimages and Fairs
  • Quince Años
  • The Decorated Oxcart
 Chapter 04 MAKING FRIENDS
  • The Neighbors
  • Invitations Home
  • Learn the Language
  • Foreign Students
  • Clubs and Groups
  • English-Language Publications
 Chapter 05 COSTA RICANS AT HOME
  • Costa Rican Homes
  • Everyday Shopping
  • Daily Life
  • Education
  • Names
 Chapter 06 TIME OUT
  • Shopping for Pleasure
  • Eating Out
  • Food and Drink
  • Nightlife
  • Cultural Activities
  • Sports
  • Lottery and Gambling
  • Ecotourism
 Chapter 07 TRAVELING
  • By Air
  • By Car
  • By Train
  • Intercity Buses
  • Urban Transportation
  • Where to Stay
  • Health and Insurance
  • Safety and Crime
 Chapter 08 BUSINESS BRIEFING
  • Company Organization and Behavior
  • Business Style
  • The Business Relationship
  • Flexibility
  • Making Appointments
  • Communication Style
  • Meetings
  • Presentations
  • Negotiations and Contracts
  • Planning and Control
  • Business Entertaining
  • Gift Giving
  • Women in Business
  • Conclusion
 Chapter 09 COMMUNICATING
  • Language
  • Speaking Spanish
  • Face-to-Face
  • Television
  • The Press
  • Communications Services
  • Conclusion
 Appendices
  • Places
  • People
 Exercises