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Handling of ProblemsAmericans feel that you need to handle problems directly. If,for example, you are having a problem with your teacher, youneed to speak directly to the teacher about the issue. Inmany other cultures, the preferred behavior is to go aroundthe problem and try to take care of it indirectly or avoid it.
The Authority FigureThe authority figure may be your boss at work or your teacherin class. In American classrooms, teaching and learning is moreof a shared experience. Although the teacher still has theauthority, the classroom may feel more informal.
Page 1: Cultural DifferencesWelcome to the
Page 5 and 6: PunctualityBeing on time (or punctu
Page 7 and 8: EmotionsAmericans usually show thei
Page 9 and 10: Sundays on the RoadSundays for most
Page 11: In the RestaurantThe scene in a res
Page 15 and 16: Three Meals a DayThe eating habits
Page 17 and 18: Whats TrendyWhat is fashionable or
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