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Cross-Cultural Connections Stepping Out and Fitting in Around the World

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ISBN-10: 0830823093

ISBN-13: 9780830823093

Edition: 2002

Authors: Duane Elmer

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With the new realities of global interconnectedness comes a greater awareness of cultural diversity from place to place. Besides differences in food and fashion, we face significant contrasts of cultural orientation and patterns of thinking. As we travel across cultures, what should we expect? How do we deal with culture shock? And can we truly connect with those we meet?Experienced cross-cultural specialist Duane Elmer provides a compass for navigating through different cultures. He shows us how to avoid pitfalls and cultural faux pas, as well as how to make the most of opportunities to build cross-cultural relationships. Filled with real-life illustrations and practical exercises, this…    
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Book details

List price: $26.00
Copyright year: 2002
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Publication date: 8/29/2002
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 215
Size: 5.50" wide x 8.25" long x 0.70" tall
Weight: 0.550
Language: English

Preface
Getting a Perspective
Monkeys, Mission and Us
Your Part of God's Story
Right, Wrong and Different
Dealing with the New and Different
Culture is Everywhere, and It Sneaks Up on You
Culture Shocks
Identifying Expectations
Square Heads and Round Heads
Cultural Adjustment Map
Attitudes and Skills for Cultural Adjustment
Openness: How to Be Approachable
Acceptance: How to Be Positive
Trust: How to Build Strong Relationships
Skills for Cross-Cultural Effectiveness
Cultural Differences That Confuse
Time and Event
Task and Relationship
Individualism and Collectivism
Categorical and Holistic Thinking
Logic: Straight or Curved
Achieved Status and Ascribed Status
Guilt and Shame
Worship Expression: From Low to High
Returning Home
Re-Entry: You Are Never the Same
Epilogue
Appendix
Notes
Selected
Bibliography