CultureShock! Finland guides you on a fun-filled crash course on getting to know this rarely explored country. Find out why the Finns are so proud of their motherland and why others fall in love with it from their first visit. From cosmopolitan Helsinki to traditional Lapland, discover the gems of each region and be charmed by the magical winters and the long summer days. Be acquainted with the Finns and find out what lies behind their silence and the desire for personal space. Understand how environmental consciousness and gender equality play an important role in Finnish society and be initiated into the delights of the Finnish sauna. This book also covers a wide range of practical topics to enable you to settle in seamlessly, such as how to set up home, how to conduct business effectively and what leisure activities are available. CultureShock! Finland is the all-encompassing guide that will help you to find your way in Finland and make it your own.
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- Cover
- Title
- Copyright
- About the Series
- Contents
- Preface
- Acknowledgements
- Map of Finland
- Chapter 1 - First Impressions
- Chapter 2 - Land, History, Economy and Government
- Chapter 3 - The Finns
- Chapter 4 - Socialising with the Finns
- Chapter 5 - Settling In
- Chapter 6 - Food and Entertainment
- Chapter 7 - Enjoying the Culture
- Chapter 8 - The Language and the Literature
- Chapter 9 - Working in Finland
- Chapter 10 - Fast Facts
- Culture Quiz
- Do’s and Don’ts
- Glossary
- Resource Guide
- Further Reading
- About the Author
- Index