- Front Matter
- Chapter 00
- Oman
- Introduction
- Key Facts
- Chapter 01 LAND & PEOPLE
- Geography
- Climate
- The People
- A Brief History
- Government and Politics
- Foreign Relations
- The Economy
- Chapter 02 VALUES & ATTITUDES
- Status and Social Structure
- Religion
- National Pride
- Personal Honor
- Attitudes to Women
- Work Ethic
- Time Management
- Chapter 03 CUSTOMS & TRADITIONS
- Religious Festivals and Holidays
- Other Public Holidays
- Weddings
- Folkways
- Chapter 04 MAKING FRIENDS
- Attitudes to Foreigners
- Greetings
- Dress
- Invitations Home
- Hospitality
- Taboo Subjects
- Chapter 05 PRIVATE & FAMILY LIFE
- The Household and Family
- Daily Life
- Health Care for Omanis
- Qahwah
- Chapter 06 TIME OUT
- Cultural Activities
- Visiting a Mosque
- Shopping for Pleasure
- Sports
- Beaches
- Dining Out
- Nightlife
- Chapter 07 TRAVEL, HEALTH & SAFETY
- Roads and Traffic
- Transportation
- Where to Stay
- Health
- Safety
- Chapter 08 BUSINESS BRIEFING
- Business Culture
- The Importance of Personal Relations
- Local and Foreign Labor
- Office Etiquette
- Women in Business
- Meetings
- Presentations
- Negotiations
- Contracts
- Dealing with Government
- Chapter 09 COMMUNICATING
- Language
- Conversation and Respect
- Body Language
- The Media
- Services
- Conclusion
- Appendices
- Exercises
- Keys