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This book provides an in-depth exploration of American culture, identity, and social dynamics, offering insights into the values, attitudes, and behaviors that shape the United States. It examines national pride, the melting pot of ethnic backgrounds, and the distinctiveness of American friendliness and informality. The author highlights the cultural idiosyncrasies of Americans, including their provincial views, their emphasis on individuality, and their entrepreneurial spirit. Topics such show more as humor, traditions, government systems, immigration, and international relations are discussed, alongside comparisons with other nations. The book is intended for readers interested in understanding American society and its global perceptions, providing a nuanced view of the complexities of American life. show lessTags
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"Xenophobia--an irrational fear of foreigners, probably justified, always understandable."
"Xenophobe's Guides--an irreverent look at the beliefs and foibles of nations, almost guaranteed to cure Xenophobia." I must admit, this book shows Americans, in general, as we truly are. As an American ex-pat who has lived abroud for 11 years (as I write this review), I can assure you this is how we are viewed. After the initial shock of feeling defensive, I was laughing out loud while reading several of the passages. I would greatly recommend this book for anyone who will be spending any amount of time in the U.S.A. !!!
"Forewarned is forearmed"
"Xenophobe's Guides--an irreverent look at the beliefs and foibles of nations, almost guaranteed to cure Xenophobia." I must admit, this book shows Americans, in general, as we truly are. As an American ex-pat who has lived abroud for 11 years (as I write this review), I can assure you this is how we are viewed. After the initial shock of feeling defensive, I was laughing out loud while reading several of the passages. I would greatly recommend this book for anyone who will be spending any amount of time in the U.S.A. !!!
"Forewarned is forearmed"
Belongs firmly in the "funny because it's true" category, this tiny volume captures the absurdities of American culture and conventions. There are apparently others in the series, dealing with other cultures.
Lightweight, amusing, nailed it.
Lightweight, amusing, nailed it.
Dieses Buch behandelt viele verschiedene Lebensbereiche z.B. Essen, Versicherungen, Schönheitsideale etc. der USA (wichtig, denn laut vom Titel her könnte man auch an ganz Amerika denken). Theoretisch eigentlich gut, eine Zusammenfassung über amerikanische Lebensweise und Lebenssicht zu lesen, vor allem, da die Verfasserin selbst Amerikanerin ist. Jedoch sollte man den Titelzusatz 'pauschal' nicht unterschätzen. Die Autorin scheint an vielen Stellen mit der amerikanischen Lebensweise abrechnen zu wollen bzw. stellt diese mit einem äußerst ironischen Unterton dar. Natürlich erwarte ich nicht von einem Buch, dass die Lebensweise einer Nation beschreibt, nur positive Aussagen. Ganz im Gegenteil ist es natürlich zu begrüßen, wenn show more mehrere Sichtweisen dargestellt werden. In diesem Buch jedoch wurden nur negative Aspekte herausgegriffen bzw. alles beschriebene in ein negatives Licht gerückt. show less
Dec 15, 2011 (Edited)German
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- Xenophobe's Guide to the Americans
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