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American & French Cultural differences

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 & French Cultural differences

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  1. 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)

  2. Clichés and stereotypes A psychoanalytical view.... Intercultural management Views from managers Body language Famous Quotes Conclusion References What’s inside ?

  3. Stereotypes & Clichés

  4. Stereotypes

  5. A psychoanalytical view....

  6. Intercultural management

  7. Views from managers

  8. Views from managers

  9. Body language

  10. Famous quotes 

  11. 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

  12. 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

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