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9780939877355

What People from 140 Countries Think about American Men and Women : The United States Today - People, Society, Life. From A to Z

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  • ISBN-13: 9780939877355
  • ISBN: 093987735X
  • Publication Date: 1991
  • Publisher: American Council for University Planning

AUTHOR

De LaFayette, Jean M., Naffah, Aurele, Kebabjian, Garo

SUMMARY

This work explains how foreigners around the globe define & see American way of life, society, culture, sex, hobbies, occupations, jobs, careers, leaders, fashion, food, politicians, scientists, entertainment, legal system, freedom, in brief, every aspect of our daily life. A strong emphasis is placed on particular subjects & individuals, such as, lawyers, physicians, divorcees, mistakes of American leaders & politicians, what American business men should know before dealing with foreigners & travelling abroad. National & international statistics focus on: How foreigners judge & define over 150+ professions-jobs in the United States; What foreigners like & dislike about American men & women; Trademark of stereotyped American women & men: the beautiful, ugly, greedy, generous, leaders & world's role model; How to succeed in America & how to excel abroad; techniques & strategies; Particular characteristics of American women before, during & after marriage & divorce. The Appendix includes: American & foreign slang; Style & vocabulary of refined Americans; Most colorful American & foreign expressions; Trademark of distinguished American men & women; Analogy between American elite & foreign high society; Snobs, accomplished, powerful, influential, interesting, mysterious, confusing, daring, provocative, wealthiest, overpaid, underpaid American men & women. 4,500 entries in 250 fields.De LaFayette, Jean M. is the author of 'What People from 140 Countries Think about American Men and Women : The United States Today - People, Society, Life. From A to Z', published 1991 under ISBN 9780939877355 and ISBN 093987735X.

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