Au Contraire

Figuring Out the French

Gilles Asselin, Ruth Mastron

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Intercultural Press Inc
19 October 2010

Cultural studies; Living & working abroad; Languages & ESL; French - Languages

The French are famously enigmatic: fiercely independent yet deeply romantic, conservative yet avant-garde, rational yet emotional. What is it, exactly, that makes the French so... French?

Written for anyone interacting with the French-tourists, businesspeople, international students, Francophiles-Au Contraire! offers a perceptive understanding of French cultural beliefs, assumptions and attitudes, along with practical advice on building strong personal and professional relationships with the French. Addressing issues like friendship, politics, work, education and romance, bilingual and bi cultural authors Asselin and Mastron draw upon their own experiences as consultants and trainers, as well as those of students and professionals, giving readers a complete - and compelling - look at French culture.

This revised edition of Au Contraire! includes updated information about France's changing social and political climate, advice for succeeding as an expat, information about the French educational system, overviews of France's diverse regions - and more.

By: Gilles Asselin, Ruth Mastron
Imprint: Intercultural Press Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions: Height: 228mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 398g
ISBN: 9781931930925
ISBN 10: 1931930929
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 19 October 2010
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Gilles Asselin, founder and executive director of New Jersey-based SoCoCo Intercultural, is a program designer, trainer and consultant who helps international executives and managers succeed when working across cultures. Ruth Mastron is vice-president of SoCoCo Intercultural and was formerly a liaison for overseas operations for various international corporations.

Reviews for Au Contraire: Figuring Out the French

Mastron and Asselin have truly grasped the complex interfacing with Frenchculture. And nobody s right or wrong, just different! I find Au Contraire! delightfully validating a great piece of work. - Nancy Bragard, Franco-American interculturalist, trainer and coach Give it three Michelin stars for both nourishing the mind and charming the heart. - George Simons, associate director, Diversophy France This new edition rightly underlines the regional and cultural diversity that contributes to the charm of France. The authors have moved France far from the cliches of an old-fashioned country. Vive le dialogue interculturel! - Olivia Brunet, European Commission's Regions of Knowledge Programme Chock-full of practical examples, humor, and just the right amount of historical context, Au Contraire! is a valuable book for anyone working or living with the French. Even better than the first edition! - Natalie Lutz, intercultural trainer Au Contraire! takes you on a journey of not only uncovering cultural differences but understanding and appreciating these differences in practically every aspect of life-whether it is business, public, or private. . . . A must-read for anyone seeking to gain better insight into French culture