Slide 1: Slovenia
Slovenia
Slide 2: Family Life
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Slovenes sense of home is very strong and when they are not working, they are involved in home-based activities
– Gardening projects (a visitor will notice that having flowers around the house is something of an art form in cities) or renovation
They see their home and its surroundings as an extension of themselves
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Slide 3: Food
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Slovenia has a rich culinary tradition that is a product of its climate and location at the crossroads of central Europe
– Slovene culinary heritage is reflective of Mediterranean, Alpine, and Eastern European cultures – Meals are an important part of Slovene family life, and enjoying a snack or a glass of wine at a café with friends is a typical social activity
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Slide 4: Social Etiquette
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Slovenes admire modesty and humility and dislike people who talk about their achievements Slovenes are naturally softspoken and do not raise their voices when conversing
– They are polite, courteous, and respectful and never interrupt
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Slide 5: Business Etiquette
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Expect your Slovene business colleagues to be somewhat reserved and formal initially
– Several meetings may occur to establish a sense of rapport and relaxed attitude between people – The Slovene business culture is a mix of German efficiency and Italian gusto for life; however, this second attribute is not always readily apparent
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Slide 6: Trivia
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Slovenia's Skocjan Caves, are among the world's most famous systems of limestone (karstic) caves Lake Bohinj is the largest lake in Slovenia There are about 260 waterfalls in Slovenia
– Boka is Slovenia's highest waterfall
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