尼泊尔有着壮丽的风景，世界上最高峰中有8座位于尼泊尔。尼泊尔有着灿烂的历史文化。印度教和佛教互相交融影响，产生了很多独特的传统、信仰和风俗。整个社会被种姓制度打上了深深的烙印，不同的种姓决定了不同的社会地位和人生轨迹。尼泊尔人把家庭放在第一位，又非常热情好客。尼泊尔是一个熟人社会，能力不如资历重要。尼泊尔人没有隐私和时间观念，但面子观念很重。同时尼泊尔又是一个非常贫穷的国家，基础设施较为落后，国民的生活水准不是很高。

Nepal
Introduction
Key facts

Chapter 01 LAND & PEOPLE
Geography
Climate
The People
A Brief History
Nepal Today
The Economy

Chapter 02 VALUES & ATTITUDES
Kormo， Dhormo， ond Fotolism
The Caste System
The Importance of the Family
The Aphno Monche Concept——a Family Support Group
The Jagir Culture
Respect
Maintaining Face
Tradition and Superstition
Attitudes Toward Work end Keeping up Appearances
Attitudes Toward Women
Attitudes Toward Children
Attitudes Toward Neighboring Countries
Attitudes Toward Foreigners
Time

Chapter 03 RELIGION， CUSTOMS & TRADITION
Hinduism
Buddhism
Syncretisn
Islam and other Relioions
Religious Traditions and Rites of Passage

Chapter 04 MAKING FRIENDS
Meetino Neoalis
Greetings and other Courtesies
What Should I Talk About?
Humor
Nepnlese Hospitality
What Should I Wear?
Gifts
Neighbors
Expatriate Associations
Soorts and other Clubs

Chapter 05 THE NEPALESE AT HOME
Nepalese Housing
Household Duties
The Nepalese Day
Everyday Shopping
Children
Family Events
Marriage
Education
Universities
Radio and TV
The Press

Chapter 06 TIME OUT
Leisure
Eating Out
Crowds end Lock of Privacy
Shopping for Pleasure
Cultural and Social Life
Sports
The Great Outdoors

Chapter 07 TRAVEL， HEALTH， & SAFETY
Arriving
Urban Transportation
Getting Around the Country
Where to Stay
Health and Safety
Natural Hazards
Crime
Political Hazards
Don't Miss

Chapter 08 BUSINESS BRIEFING
The Business Environment
Business Culture
Meetings
Negotiations
Contracts
Bureaucracy and Baksheesh
Employment for Foreigners

Chapter 09 COMMUNICATING
Speaking Nepali
Face-to-Face
Body Lnnguoge
English-language Publications
Postal Services
Using the Telephone
Conclusion

Appendices
Places
Peoole
Exercises