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American & French Cultural differences. A light and fun approach on inter-cultural relations. ‘If we cannot now end our differences, at least we can help make the world safe for diversity’ (J.F. Kennedy). Clichés and stereotypes A psychoanalytical view.... Intercultural management
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American & FrenchCultural differences A light and fun approach on inter-cultural relations. ‘If we cannot now end our differences, at least we can help make the world safe for diversity’ (J.F. Kennedy)
Clichés and stereotypes A psychoanalytical view.... Intercultural management Views from managers Body language Famous Quotes Conclusion References What’s inside ?
French & American comparisons are just examples amongst many – we can compare French & Italians or Northern French & Southern French etc … There are many factors : social, cultural, ethnics etc… but at the end of the day we’re all human beings so the best thing is to BE AWARE OF DIFFERENCES, ACCEPT & WORK WITH THEM. And now what do you think ? “Culture is more often a source of conflict than of synergy. Cultural differences are a nuisance at best and often a disaster.” (Geert Hofstede) Or “The most universal quality is diversity.” (Montaigne) Conclusion
http://www.understandfrance.org http://www.pbaudry.com/ (Pascal Baudry is a Frenchman who lives in California where he runs an organization that holds seminars on international management. Book ‘Français/Américain, ces différences qui nous rassemblent’. (B.Asselin et R.Mastron) (but in French) http://www.geert-hofstede.com/ (more general) Please share comments with omarechal@hotmail.com References
