《挪威(英文版)》首先是關於挪威的文化讀本。
作者琳達·瑪琪分九章介紹了該國的政治歷史、風土
人情、社會經濟以及人們的衣食住行、工作娛樂等方
方面面。
本書也是一部非常實用的旅遊手冊，提供了在挪
威觀光、做客、購物的全攻略，包括如何獲取本地駕
照，如何選擇送女主人的小禮物，如何支付小費，如
何在購物後獲得退稅和返現，如何最好地利用挪威發
達的交通繫統，作者都做了細致入微的介紹。
同時，本書還是一份妙趣橫生的英語讀物，語言
清新自然，活潑生動，又充滿洞見與睿智。

Norway
Introduction
Key Facts
Chapter 01 LAND & PEOPLE
Geography
Climate
A Brief History
Norway's Towns
Government and Politics
Norwegian Oil
Norway's Place in the Region
Chapter 02 VALUES & ATTITUDES
Cooperation
Fairness
Equality
Punctuality
Patience
Natural Reserve
Cradle to Grave Security
Wealth and Generosity
Royalty
God's Own Country
Nature
Everyman's Right
Norwegian Quality
Work to Live, Nut'Live to Work
Consensus and Nonconfrontation
Attitudes to Foreigners
Chapter 03 CUSTOMS & TRADITIONS
The Norwegian Year
Flag Flying Days
Religious Festivals
Nonreligious Celebrations
Religion
Family Occasions
Chapter 04 MAKING FRIENDS
Work and Social Life
Greetings
Hospitality
Good Manners
Gift Giving
Dressing for the Occasion
Learning the Language
Joining Clubs and Societies
Expatriate Associations
Chapter 05 THE NORWEGIANS AToHOME
Quality of Life
Let There Be Light
Living Conditions
Landscape ahd Architecture
A House in the Country
Rent or Buy?
The Norwegianl Family
Daily Life and Routine
Attitudes to children
Education
Changing Lifestyles
Chapter 06 TIME OUT
Shopping
Tax Back for Tourists
Banks and Currency
Eating Out
Service
Alcohol
Smoking
High Culture
Festivals and Events
Leisure
Sports
Skiing
The Great Outdoors
Chapter 07 GETTING AROUND
ID and Residency
Cars and Driving
Air Travel
Trains
Buses, Streetcars, and Underground
Boats and Ferries
Taxis
Cycling
Where to Stay
Health and Security
Chapter 08 BUSINESS BRIEFIN6
The Office
Working Hours and Timekeeping
Coffee on Tap
Lunch Breaks
Business Entertainment
Trade Unions
Workforce Disputes and Labor Law
Management Model
The Gloss Ceiling Broken?
Board Meetings and Decision Making
Presentations
Negotiation
Contracts and Fulfillment
Establishing a Business in Norway
Chapter 09 COMMUNICATING
Language
Conversation
Body Language
Humor
TV and Radio
NewspaPers
Telephones
Mail
The High-Tech Norwegian
Conclusion
Appendices
Places
People
Exercises