Slovakia

By: Tiffany Stevens

Capital of Slovakia
Bratislava

Language
Catholic 70%
Christian 14%
Augsburg affiliation 7%
Greek catholic church 4%
Christian church 4%
Reformed church 2%
SLOVAK
Bojnice Chateau
Reflects culture
Reflects heritage
Belonged to Benedictine monastery of St. hypolita
Renovated the castle in French Gothic Style

Slovak National Museum
Est: 1961
Institution is a center of scientific research and cultural education in the
field of museology
Located in Bratislava
Museum governs 16 specialized museums, which many our located
outside the city

National Cuisine
Slivovica- The favorite Slovak spirit is a plum brandy aged for three
years in oak barrels.

Bryndzov Haluky- potato dumplings with sheep cheese



Stereotypes


Drunks
The worst thing the Slovaks ever did was separate from the Czechs,
who are much more successful.
Slovaks walk around looking like it is the worst day in their lives. Why
dont they smile more'?
Slovakia is quite undeveloped, and it has not made it out of the
industrial age.
superstition's
On Easter Monday women are doused with cold water within a circle of
friends and afterword whipped (in a friendly matter) to keep the women
from feeling doom after the end of solemn Lenten season
Before the meal on Christmas eve , with the family and others who were
invited would drop wafers in honey to banish evil spirits
Hand Gestures
Thumps up: up yours
A OK: you are a homosexual
Texas longhorn: their spouses were unfaithful
Business culture
Firm handshake during greetings and departures
Direct eye contact
Personal space is respected
Physical contact doesnt occur during conversations
Women extend their hand first to shake

Business culture
Slovak's value their privacy
They may never move to first name basis
Meetings will begin in small talk and a toast over a glass of local liquor


Business culture
Very direct
Say what they mean
Wont say no too bluntly
Minor decision take more time
No-nonsense negotiators
Business culture
Strict hierarchies
Titles and experience are very important
Decision making is restricted to one person or a very small group
They follow through and meet deadlines without having to be reminded

Compared to the USA
Man put their hand out
Very laid back
First name basis with work friends

Compared to the USA
Usually make decisions as a group
We try to always be the top dog
We say no very bluntly

Compared to the USA
Just because you have experience doesnt mean you are top dog
Sometimes leaders make decisions that are only good for them

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Current events

Stalled Gazprom antitrust case may suggest unease for energy
sancation
Fringe groups gain in European voting
In Slovakia, rral lottery prize goes to tax man

citations
Blackboard Learn ." Blackboard Learn. Global Road Warrior, 1993.
Web. 21 Sept. 2014.
Slovakia." News. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Sept. 2014