Africans and Americans: Embracing Cultural Differences: Embracing Cultural DifferencesThis book discusses differences between African and American culture, to help prevent cultural miscommunications which might poison or ruin relationships between Africans and Americans. I am lucky to have lived in both Africa and America, and I feel priviledged and obliged to share my views and experiences with others. |
Contents
Introduction | 1 |
Being a Stranger 5 4 Health and Safety 5 Food Drink and Hospitality | 5 |
Conversation | 6 |
Eye Contact Personal Space and Other Matters The Home | 7 |
Our Bodies | 10 |
Gender Issues | 11 |
Money Talks | 12 |
Gifts | 13 |
Time Flies but not in Africa | 14 |
Truth and Lies | 15 |
Work and the Work Place | 16 |
Conclusion | 17 |
Bibliography vi | 18 |
Common terms and phrases
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