In clear language and with numerous examples, this book describes the basic characteristics of American culture: values, style of communication, patterns of thinking, customary behaviours, and underlines how they are different from the ways of other cultures. It then shows how these characteristics are reflected in the many aspects of American life which the foreigner encounters (including politics, social relations, personal hygiene, public behaviour, studying and business). The book also offers concrete suggestions on how to learn more about American culture and how to respond most effectively to the Americans one meets.
- ISBN10 1931930651
- ISBN13 9781931930659
- Publish Date 1 October 2002 (first published 1 October 2000)
- Publish Status Unknown
- Imprint Nicholas Brealey Publishing
- Format eBook
- Pages 328
- Language English