Preface to the Second Edition; Introduction; 1 Abbreviations and Acronyms; 2 Accents and Language; 3 Americanization; 4 Anglo-Saxon; 5 Animals; 6 Bleu-blanc-rouge; 7 Bourgeoisie; 8 BranchΓ©; 9 Bread and Pastries; 10 Bridges and Tunnels; 11 Business; 12 CafΓ©s; 13 Calling Cards; 14 Chanson; 15 Chic and
The French Way : Aspects of Behavior, Attitudes, and Customs of the French
β Scribed by Ross Steele
- Publisher
- McGraw-Hill
- Year
- 2004
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 162
- Edition
- 2
- Category
- Library
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β¦ Synopsis
Achieve savoir faire and fit into French culture with ease Written by an internationally renowned expert in French culture, Ross Steele, this second edition of The French Way offers a uniquely impartial and fully up-to-date perspective on French attitudes, tastes, and customs regarding everything from business style (formal) to pets (doted on), conversation (an art form) to humor (satiric, political), love (truly, madly, deeply) to time ("Better late than never!"). With the help of The French Way, you will: Understand how people from every corner of France interact, do business, and live their daily lives Become well-versed in ninety major topics including food, family, holidays, the media, religion, sports, money, entertainment, and le shopping Learn the truth about common myths and misconceptions concerning the French and communicate comfortably with French-speaking people without committing faux pas
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