Map of Spain -- Introduction -- Key Facts -- 1. Land and People -- A Geographical Snapshot -- Climate -- Regional Points of View -- A Brief History -- The Political Landscape Today -- The Regions -- Major Cities -- 2. Values and Attitudes -- The Family -- Friends and Acquaintances -- Pride, Honor, and Machismo -- Beating the System -- Egotism -- Tolerance and Prejudice -- Religion -- Living for the Moment -- Manners -- 3. Customs and Traditions -- Public Holidays -- The Festival Calendar -- Pilgrimages and Fairs -- Other Customs -- Flamenco -- Bullfighting -- 4. Making Friends -- Language Classes -- Expatriate Clubs -- Sports and Other Groups -- The Neighbors -- English-Language Publications -- 5. The Spanish at Home -- Spanish Homes -- The Household -- The Daily Shopping -- Daily Life -- Education -- Television -- The Press -- 6. Time Out -- Shopping for Pleasure -- Eating Out -- Food and Drink -- Table Manners -- Nightlife -- Cultural Activities -- Sports -- Lottery and Gambling -- 7. Travel, Health, And Safety -- Flying -- Driving -- Trains -- Intercity Buses -- Urban Transportation -- Where to Stay -- Health and Insurance -- 8. Business Briefing -- Company Organization and Behavior -- Business Style -- Women in Business -- The Business Relationship -- Flexibility -- Making Appointments -- Communication Style -- Meetings -- Presentations -- Planning and Control -- Business Entertaining -- Gift Giving -- The Bottom Line -- 9. Communicating -- Language -- Speaking Spanish -- Face to Face -- Services -- Conclusion -- Appendix: Online Resources -- Further Reading -- Picture Credits -- Copyright -- Index.