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lofimichelleeo's review
3.0
I know this is supposed to be a book about French culture, but I learned a lot about American culture from reading this. How typically self-centered American of me, I suppose.
The book is aimed towards explaining French culture for the purpose of business relations and from a cross-cultural view with that of Americans. I am far from qualified to say whether or not the descriptions of the French were accurate, I'm sure there are lots of generalizations in this text about the French (just as there are about Americans). The general views and values of the U.S. they described were pretty accurate though, in my opinion, and explained a lot about why there is such a love/hate relationship between France & the U.S. An interesting read.
The book is aimed towards explaining French culture for the purpose of business relations and from a cross-cultural view with that of Americans. I am far from qualified to say whether or not the descriptions of the French were accurate, I'm sure there are lots of generalizations in this text about the French (just as there are about Americans). The general views and values of the U.S. they described were pretty accurate though, in my opinion, and explained a lot about why there is such a love/hate relationship between France & the U.S. An interesting read.
shaekin's review
4.0
If you're thinking of moving to France, read this book first. It probably won't change your mind, but it can give you some insight as to what to expect. Written in a way that's easy to follow and understand even though some information heavy topics are covered.
aqtbenz's review
I didn't finish this book, but the third that I read was interesting! I definitely learned some interesting cultural differences that helped me on my trip to Paris!
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