This South Africa PowerPoint will teach you about the country's culture, customs, family life, gender roles, cuisine, etiquettes for dining, social and business interactions, and much more to assist you in your travels. Did you know that Table Mountain in Cape Town is believed to be the oldest mountain in the world? Or that Kruger National Park in South Africa supports the greatest variety of wildlife species in Africa? The complete version highlights these facts and much more: • 18 Points on General Information • 11 Points on Family Life • 15 Points on Food • 13 Points on Food Etiquette • 5 Points on Social Etiquette • 19 Points on Business Etiquette • 10 Points on Trivia.

1. SOUTH AFRICA
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2. Polygamy is a
common practice in
South Africa.
Families in rural
areas lead simple lives.
Farms and mining
dominate rural
family life.
Urban family
life is more fast
paced and
modern.
Family Life
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3. Social Etiquette
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A handshake and smile will
almost always suffice.
Many women do not shake
hands but merely nod their
heads, so it is best to wait
for a woman while greeting.
There are several greeting styles in South Africa depending upon ethnic heritage.

4. Business Etiquette
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South Africans, for the most part,
want to maintain harmonious
working relationship so they will
avoid confrontation.
They often use metaphors and
sports analogies to make a point.
Most South Africans prefer
face-to-face meetings.

5. Trivia
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Table Mountain in
Cape Town is
believed to be the
oldest mountain in
the world.
South Africa is the
2nd largest fruit
exporter in the world.
South Africa has the
longest wine route
in the world.

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