Front Cover; Title Page; Copyright; About the Author; Contents; Map of Uzbekistan; Introduction; Key Facts; Chapter 1: Land and People; Geography; Climate; The People; Major Cities and Regions; A Brief History; Uzbekistan Today; Government and Politics; The Economy; Relations With the World; Chapter 2: Values and Attitudes; Nationality and Ethnicity; The Urban and Rural Divide; The Family; Hospitality; Community; Secularism and Religion; Attitudes Toward Education; Work Ethic; The Value of Money; Attitudes Toward Authority; Respect for Age.
Attitudes Toward Women Attitudes Toward Homosexuality; Attitudes Toward Time; Status; Chapter 3: Customs and Traditions; Holidays and Festivals; Religious Holidays; Ex-Soviet Holidays; International Festivals; Uzbek Customs and Traditions; Names; Circumcision; Engagements and Weddings; Birthdays; Funerals; Superstitions; Chapter 4: Making Friends; Attitudes Toward Foreigners; Meeting the Uzbeks; Social Life at Work; Topics of Conversation; Invitations Home; Humor; Manners; Taboos; Dating; Chapter 5: Private and Family Life; Housing.
Daily Life and Routine Everyday Shopping; Meals; Children; Education; The Path To Marriage; Military Service; Chapter 6: Time Out; Leisure; Eating Out; Uzbek Cuisine; Drinks; Restaurants; Table Manners; Paying for the Meal; Art, Music, and Theater; Sports; Bazaars; Bargaining; Changing Money; What To See; Chapter 7: Travel, Health, and Safety; Intercity Travel; Local Transportation; Where To Stay; Health; Safety; Chapter 8: Business Briefing; The Business Environment; Regulations; Labor Migration; Business Culture; Corruption.
Meetings Presentations; Negotiations; Contracts; Managing Disagreement; Women In Business; Chapter 9: Communicating; Language; Greetings; Styles and Stereotypes; Body Language; TV and Radio; Newspapers and Magazines; Internet; Telephone; Mail; Conclusion; Further Reading; Index; Acknowledgments.