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Table of Contents
Introduction: Not Another Book about France! Part I: From Far Away
2. What Makes the French So French?
French Cultural Elements
Past Subjective Lessons from the Past
Perceptions and Stereotypes
Important American "Self"-Related Notions and Their French Equivalents Privacy and Protection of the Self
Child Rearing Personality Development
French Culture and French Schooling
Making and Being Friends That's What Friends Are For Friendly Suggestions
The Dating Game and the Couple You Say Tomatoes, I Say Les Tomates
My Resumé, Your Curriculum Vitae Dignity and Conformity in the Workplace
The Political Spectrum Attitudes toward Politicians Women in Politics
Catholicism à la Française Other Faiths
To Be or Not to Be...Perfect? Sex Rears Its Ugly Head Money Makes the World Go 'Round
Worlds Apart France in the Twenty-First Century
Appraising the Success of the Merger Blending Management Practices and Decision-Making Power Conclusions
Getting Together Running the Business Managing People
Guidelines for French Managers in the United States
Cultural Guidelines
B. Nuts and Bolts of Social Etiquette in France C. Sojourning: Start with an Empty Suitcase Additional Readings Internet Resources Index About the Authors  French and Chinese versions
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