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American Ways: A Guide for Foreigners in the United States

By Gary Althen

Book information

Publisher
Nicholas Brealey Boston
Year
2002
ISBN
9780585434407, 9781877864995, 1877864994
LCC
E158 .A46 2003
Open Library ID
OL3563737M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
2 MB (2088677 bytes)
Edition
2
Pages
327\327
Time added
2010-10-01 23:25:00
Культурология;Культура стран и народов мира

Description

I think a lot of people that are American or have an American way of life, may find it uncomfortable because the book points both to strengths and flaws. We don't like our flaws to be exposed. That's why a lot of people give it bad ratings. But as a foreigner living in the US, I think the author is right on the money on everything he says. After this, I clearly understand American culture more. I am now less judgemental about Americans. You can't judge a person for something they grew up with generation after generation and for things that they learned that may be inappropriate for other cultures, but were very appropriate for their setting and environment. So congratulations to the author!!! and now I understand Americans and don't judge them lightly.

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