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Culture Shock!
A Survival Guide to Customs and Etiquette
Syria
Coleman South
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Culture Shock!
A Survival Guide to Customs and Etiquette
Syria
Coleman South
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This 4th edition published in 2011 by:
Marshall Cavendish Corporation
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Tarrytown, NY 10591-9001
www.marshallcavendish.us
First published in 1995 by Times Editions Pte Ltd, reprinted 1996, 1997, 1998; 2nd
edition published in 2001; 3rd edition published in 2008 by Marshall Cavendish
International (Asia) Private Limited.
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IISBN 13: 978-0-7614-5880-7
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Printed in Singapore by Times Printers Pte Ltd
Photo Credits:
All black and white photos by the author. Colour photos from Photolibrary.
Cover photo: Photolibrary
All illustrations by TRIGG
ABOUT THE SERIES
Culture shock is a state of disorientation that can come over
anyone who has been thrust into unknown surroundings, away
from one’s comfort zone. CultureShock! is a series of trusted
and reputed guides which has, for decades, been helping
expatriates and long-term visitors to cushion the impact of
culture shock whenever they move to a new country.
Written by people who have lived in the country and
experienced culture shock themselves, the authors share all the
information necessary for anyone to cope with these feelings
of disorientation more effectively. The guides are written in a
style that is easy to read and cover a range of topics that will
arm readers with enough advice, hints and tips to make their
lives as normal as possible again.
Each book is structured in the same manner. It begins
with the first impressions that visitors will have of that city or
country. To understand a culture, one must first understand the
people—where they came from, who they are, the values and
traditions they live by, as well as their customs and etiquette.
This is covered in the first half of the book.
Then on with the practical aspects—how to settle in with
the greatest of ease. Authors walk readers through topics
such as how to find accommodation, get the utilities and
telecommunications up and running, enrol the children in
school and keep in the pink of health. But that’s not all. Once
the essentials are out of the way, venture out and try the food,
enjoy more of the culture and travel to other areas. Then be
immersed in the language of the country before discovering
more about the business side of things.
To round off, snippets of basic information are offered
before readers are ‘tested’ on customs and etiquette of the
country. Useful words and phrases, a comprehensive resource
guide and list of books for further research are also included
for easy reference.
CONTENTS
Preface vi
Acknowledgements ix
Map of Syria x
Chapter 4
Socialising with
the Locals
84
At a Syrian Home
85
Chapter 1
First Impressions
Other Socialising
88
1
Some Precautions
93
Coming in for a Landing 2
Damascus: Streets and Sidewalks 4
Damascus: Other Curiosities
Behaviour Between Women
and Men
95
12
Chapter 5
Settling In
Chapter 2
Overview of Land
and History
96
Finding a Home
98
15
The Contract and Payment
108
A Geography Lesson
16
Utility Charges
109
The Population
19
Things to Bring with You
111
History
20
Domestic Help
112
Ancient History
20
Urban Transportation
113
History Under Islam
24
Dealing with Bureaucracy
117
20th Century History
26
Legal System
121
The Government and Ba’ath
Party
Money and Banking
121
31
Shopping for Basics
125
The Economy
35
Other Home Products
and Services
Government Support vs
Opposition
133
40
Health and Medical
135
Uncertainty About the Future
45
Miscellaneous
137
Chapter 3
People
Chapter 6
Food and
Entertainment
47
The Syrians
48
139
Social Intensity
50
Dining Out
140
Attitudes About Life
53
Family Orientation
55
Chapter 7
Enjoying the
Culture/Travel
Group Thinking
58
Other Characteristics
60
147
Religiosity
64
Seeing and Being Seen
148
Bedouins and Villagers
70
Shopping
148
Families and Women
72
Cinema, Theatre, Concerts,
Galleries
Jobs and Other Opportunities
for Spouses
151
72
Odds and Ends
156
Children
75
Things Not Available
161
Miscellaneous
77
Holidays and Celebrations
161
Foreign Women in Syria
78
Domestic Travel
163
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