Written to enhance communication between individuals learning to speak English and English-speaking natives,
this handbook uses the subject areas of U.S. culture and cross-cultural communication as a vehicle for learning
English.
Intended to help readers understand and adapt to American culture and to cultural differences affecting their
communication with American English speakers, the reference shows them:
How to meet important language and cross-cultural objectives
Includes readings, exercises, and conversational activities on cross-cultural communication ...
Discusses the cultural diversity that exists in the U.S.
Explores cultural conflict and how to adjust to it
Highlights both the immigrant/refugee and foreign individual
presents mainstream American values
Contains more extensive information on and examples of cross-cultural patterns of behavior that contrast with
American patterns
Provides insight into cross-cultural reactions to expected American behaviors
Offers practical information for immigrants, refugees, foreigners, and business people in the U.S.
Table of Contents
Cross-cultural Contact with Americans.
Cross-cultural Conflict and Adjustment.
Verbal Communication: The Way People Speak.
Nonverbal Communication: Speaking Without Words.
Relationships: Friends and Acquaintances.
Family: Types and Traditions.
Education: Values and Expectations Work: Practices and Attitudes.
