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" American ways : "
Gary Althen with Janet Bennett
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BL
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697665
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b519854
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| Main Entry
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Althen, Gary
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American ways : : a cultural guide to the United States /\ Gary Althen with Janet Bennett
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| Edition Statement
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Third edition
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| Publication Statement
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Boston :: Intercultural Press,, 2011
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xxix, 279 pages ;; 23 cm
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0984247173
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: 9780984247172
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40019068248
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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| Contents
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American values and assumptions -- The communicative style of Americans -- Ways of reasoning -- Differences in customs -- Politics -- Family life -- Education -- Religion -- The media -- Social relationships -- Racial and ethnic diversity -- Male-female relationships -- Sports and recreation -- Driving -- Shopping -- Personal hygiene -- Getting things done in organizations -- Behavior in public places -- Studying -- Business -- Healthcare -- Some helpful ideas -- Activities for learning about American culture
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Whether you're a business person visiting for a week or a foreign student visiting for a semester, American Ways, A Cultural Guide to the United States covers all your basic needs - from the trends and customs of day-to-day activities to the more esoteric customs regarding cultural values, politics, education, religion and relationships
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Aliens-- United States, Handbooks, manuals, etc
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Intercultural communication-- United States, Handbooks, manuals, etc
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Visitors, Foreign-- United States, Handbooks, manuals, etc
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United States, Guidebooks
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United States, Handbooks, manuals, etc
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United States, Social life and customs, 1971-
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Bennett, Janet
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