西蒙·諾埃爾女士長期旅居中東地區，在阿曼居
住達11年之久。她在當地結交了很多朋友，對阿曼文
化習俗有著深入的了解。她著的這本《阿曼（英文版
）》從地理、歷史變遷、政治、宗教、社會價值觀、
風俗習慣、交友、家庭生活、外出休閑、旅遊健康安
全、商務活動、語言交流等諸方面為讀者呈現了一幅
阿曼動態全景圖。作者對當地文化十分認同和熱愛，
因此，本書並未完全站在西方人的視角看阿曼，這一
點十分難能可貴。對於中國讀者來說，阿曼文化生活
中熱情好客、重家庭、重友誼、重人際關繫等價值觀
與中國接近或一致，很容易得到認同。而書中關於當
地一一些價值觀，如時間觀念與西方的差異等，中國
讀者也可以借此了解西方世界。此書既可作為文化讀
本，亦可作為旅遊或商務指南，為打算前往阿曼乃至
中東地區的讀者提供衣、食、住、行、娛等方面的最
實用貼士。

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
Doily Life
Health Care for Omonis
Oahwoh
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
Places
People
Exercises