Culture Smart! Finland

A Quick Guide to Customs and Etiquette

Terttu Leney

Publisher: Kuperard, 2005, 168 pages

ISBN: 1-85733-364-0

Keywords: Culture

Last modified: April 6, 2021, 10:41 a.m.

Culture Smart! Finland offers illuminating insights into Finnish culture and society. it will help you to turn your visit — whether on business or for pleasure — into a memorable and enriching experience. Contents include:

  • How to avoid culture shock
  • Finnish attitudes and values
  • Historical and political background
  • Religion, customs, and traditions
  • The Finns at home
  • Leisure, social, and cultural life
  • Dos, don'ts, and taboos
  • Body language
  • Hospitality, food, and drink
  • Giving and receiving gifts
  • Business briefing
  • Language and communication
  • Chapter 1: Land and People
    • Geographical Overview
    • Climate
    • Wildlife
    • A Brief History
    • Government and Politics
    • Finland and Its Neighbors
    • The Finns Today
    • Cities in Finland
  • Chapter 2: Values and Attitudes
    • Sisu
    • Proud to Be Finnish
    • Democracy
    • Equality
    • Honesty
    • Community Spirit
    • Personal Relationships
    • The Church and Religion
    • Attitudes to Foreigners
  • Chapter 3: Festivals and Customs
    • National Celebrations
    • Festivals
    • Family Celebrations
  • Chapter 4: Making Friends
    • Hospitality
    • Conversation and Culture
    • Formality Versus Informality
    • Alcohol and Entertainment
    • Gift Giving
    • Joining Clubs and Societies
  • Chapter 5: The Finns at Home
    • Quality of Life
    • Living Conditions
    • The Finnish Family
    • Daily Life and Routines
    • The Summerhouse
    • Attitudes to Children
    • Schools and Education
    • Television and Radio
    • Renting Property
    • Appliances
  • Chapter 6: Time Out
    • Shopping
    • Banks and Cash Machines
    • Eating Out
    • Buying Alcohol and Drinking
    • Nightlife
    • Smoking
    • Sex and the City
    • Complaining
    • High Culture
    • Popular Culture
    • Sports
    • Country Pursuits
    • The Country Code: Everyman's Rights
  • Chapter 7: Traveling
    • Driving
    • Taxis
    • Cycling
    • Public Transportation
    • Where to Stay
    • Health and Security
    • Clothing
  • Chapter 8: Business Briefing
    • Getting Down to Business
    • Office Style and Etiquette
    • Who's Who in Finnish Business
    • Communication Styles
    • Presentations
    • Teamwork
    • Leadership and Decision Making
    • Timing and Punctuality
    • Meetings and Negotiations
    • Handling Disagreements
    • Contracts
  • Chapter 9: Communicating
    • Language
    • Silence
    • Body Language
    • Conversation
    • Humor
    • Written Communications
    • Services
    • Conclusions

Reviews

Culture Smart! Finland

Reviewed by Roland Buresund

Decent ****** (6 out of 10)

Last modified: June 8, 2008, 2:22 a.m.

A introduction to the Finnish culture and business climate. Pretty good if you want to do business with Finns or understand what makes them tick.

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