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Au Contraire!: Figuring Out the French
Gilles Asselin
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Description for Au Contraire!: Figuring Out the French
Paperback. As a culture, the French are fiercely independent yet romantic, conservative yet avant-garde, rational yet emotional. This title explores beyond the stereotypes, examining the assumptions, attitudes, patterns of thought and beliefs that make the French so - French. It reveals the often invisible cultural forces that govern behaviour. Num Pages: 304 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DDF; JFC; VSW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 154 x 25. Weight in Grams: 550. Figuring Out the French. 304 pages, Illustrations. As a culture, the French are fiercely independent yet romantic, conservative yet avant-garde, rational yet emotional. This title explores beyond the stereotypes, examining the assumptions, attitudes, patterns of thought and beliefs that make the French so - French. It reveals the often invisible cultural forces that govern behaviour. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DDF; JFC; VSW. Dimension: 229 x 154 x 25. Weight: 550.
The French are famously enigmatic: fiercely independent yet deeply romantic, conservative yet avant-garde, rational yet emotional. What is it, exactly, that makes the French so... French? Written for anyone interacting with the French-tourists, businesspeople, international students, Francophiles-Au Contraire! offers a perceptive understanding of French cultural beliefs, assumptions and attitudes, along with practical advice on building strong personal and professional relationships with the French. Addressing issues like friendship, politics, work, education and romance, bilingual and bi cultural authors Asselin and Mastron draw upon their own experiences as consultants and trainers, as well as those of students and professionals, giving readers a complete - and compelling - look at French culture. This revised edition of Au Contraire! includes updated information about France's changing social and political climate, advice for succeeding as an expat, information about the French educational system, overviews of France's diverse regions - and more.
Product Details
Publisher
Nicholas Brealey Publishing
Number of pages
304
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
Number of Pages
304
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781931930925
SKU
V9781931930925
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About Gilles Asselin
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.
Reviews for Au Contraire!: Figuring Out the French
Give it three Michelin stars for both nourishing the mind and charming the heart.
George Simons, associate director, Diversophy France Chock-full of practical examples, humor, and just the right amount of historical context, Au Contraire! is a valuable book for anyone working or living with the French. Even better than the first edition!
Natalie Lutz, intercultural trainer This new edition rightly underlines the regional and cultural diversity that contributes to the charm of France. The authors have moved France far from the cliches of an old-fashioned country. Vive le dialogue interculturel!
Olivia Brunet, European Commission's Regions of Knowledge Programme Au Contraire! takes you on a journey of not only uncovering cultural differences but understanding and appreciating these differences in practically every aspect of life-whether it is business, public, or private. . . . A must-read for anyone seeking to gain better insight into French culture
Michael O. Davenport, director, Human Resources, UniStar Nuclear Energy Mastron and Asselin have truly grasped the complex interfacing with Frenchculture. And nobody's right or wrong, just different! I find Au Contraire! delightfully validating-a great piece of work.
Nancy Bragard, Franco-American interculturalist, trainer and coach
George Simons, associate director, Diversophy France Chock-full of practical examples, humor, and just the right amount of historical context, Au Contraire! is a valuable book for anyone working or living with the French. Even better than the first edition!
Natalie Lutz, intercultural trainer This new edition rightly underlines the regional and cultural diversity that contributes to the charm of France. The authors have moved France far from the cliches of an old-fashioned country. Vive le dialogue interculturel!
Olivia Brunet, European Commission's Regions of Knowledge Programme Au Contraire! takes you on a journey of not only uncovering cultural differences but understanding and appreciating these differences in practically every aspect of life-whether it is business, public, or private. . . . A must-read for anyone seeking to gain better insight into French culture
Michael O. Davenport, director, Human Resources, UniStar Nuclear Energy Mastron and Asselin have truly grasped the complex interfacing with Frenchculture. And nobody's right or wrong, just different! I find Au Contraire! delightfully validating-a great piece of work.
Nancy Bragard, Franco-American interculturalist, trainer and coach