- Mauritius
- Introduction
- Key Facts
- Chapter 01 LAND &
- The Indian Ocean Islands
- Geography
- Climate and Weather
- The People
- A Brief History
- Government and Politics
- Trade and International Relations
- Chapter 02 VALUES &
- Tolerance and Diversity
- Hospitality and Meeting Foreigners
- Being Mauritian
- The Importance of Family
- The Impact of Religion
- Racism and Communalism
- The Gender Divide
- Closeness, Gossip, and Rumors
- Attitudes to Time
- Work Ethic
- Chapter 03 BELIEFS, TRADITIONS &
- Religion in Mauritius
- Shrines and Pilgrimages
- Births, Naming Ceremonies, and Birthdays
- Weddings
- Funerals
- Holidays and Festivals
- Remembering Slavery and Indenture
- Folklore and Superstitions
- Chapter 04 MAKING FRIENDS
- Friendship Between Mauritians
- Meeting People
- Topics of Conversation and Taboo Subjects
- Invitations Home
- Courtship and Dating
- Chapter 05 THE MAURITIANS AT HOME
- The Family
- Education
- Daily Life
- Meals of the Day
- Shopping
- Pets
- Dress and Clothing
- Chapter 06 TIME OUT
- The Beach, Bungalow, and Picnic
- Nature and the Outdoors
- Mauritian Cuisine
- Local Drinks
- Restaurants
- The Music of Mauritius
- Arts and Culture
- Shopping for Pleasure
- Sports
- Chapter 07 TRAVEL, HEALTH &
- Red Tape
- Flights
- Travel to Réunion, Rodrigues, and the Outer Islands
- Public Transportation
- Taxis
- Driving
- Solo
- Where to Stay
- Places to Visit
- Health
- Safety
- Natural Disasters
- Emergency Services
- Chapter 08 BUSINESS BRIEFING
- The Business Classes
- Work Culture
- Setting Up a Meeting
- Business Dress
- Presentations
- Negotiations
- Contracts and Fulfillment
- Business Entertainment
- Women in Business
- Bureaucracy
- Corruption and Nepotism
- Chapter 09 COMMUNICATING
- The Languages of Mauritius
- Conversation and Choosing the Right Language
- Humor
- Greetings
- Body Language
- The Media
- Services
- Conclusion
- Appendices
- Exercises