Au Contraire! Figuring Out the French, Second Edition
- 6h 16m
- Gilles Asselin, Ruth Mastron
- Nicholas Brealey Publishing
- 2010
Written for anyone interested in or interacting with the French, the second edition of Au Contraire!: Figuring Out the French unearths the often-invisible cultural forces that govern behavior. Gilles Asselin and Ruth Mastron draw upon their own experiences as consultants and trainers, as well as that of expatriate students and professionals, to offer the best and most useful analysis and advice on French-American intercultural relations. Going beyond the obvious, this bilingual and bicultural author team explores what lies behind what we see: the assumptions, attitudes, patterns of thought and beliefs that make the French so...French.
About the Author
Gilles Asselin, founder and executive director of New Jersey-based SoCoCo Intercultural, is a program designer, trainer and consultant who helps international executives and managers succeed when working across cultures.
Ruth Mastron is vice-president of SoCoCo Intercultural and was formerly a liaison for overseas operations for various international corporations.
In this Book
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Welcome to France
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What Makes the French So French?
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The Weight of the Past
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They Drive Me Crazy!: Ils Me Rendent Dingue!
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With the Self
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With the Family
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With the School
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With Friends
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With Romance
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With Work
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With Politics
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With Religion
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French Regions
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With Society
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Dialogue between Two Worlds
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Rhône-Poulenc Rorer: A Case Study of a Successful French-American Merger
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Working across Cultures
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Professional Guidelines
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How to Succeed in an Expatriate Assignment: Insights and Guidelines
