An Aussie In America: Laughter And Lessons Across The Cultural Divide (Paperback)

~ Anne Maxwell High (Author)

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Product Description

A small town's worth of Aussies are scattered throughout the USA. By the time the author joined this nebulous village she had been exposed to so much American culture in Australia, she assumed she had America pretty well figured out. Soon enough she found herself stumbling into...the cultural divide. Take this insider's tour of the similarities and differences between the Australian and US cultures. Witness the hilarious incomprehension that occurs between two English-es. Discover why Australians and Americans are not always satisfied with each other's cuisines, and taken aback by each other's eating habits. Unearth the assumptions Australians make about Americans, and the artefacts of Australians that influence American perceptions of Australia. Delve into the historical and geographic forces that have shaped these two cultures. Aussies, get tips on tipping and other social minefields, and be cheered to find you are not alone! Americans, see your own culture in a new light, and know all this could happen to you in reverse! Everyone else, join us for a fascinating glimpse into the realm of cross-cultural encounters.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Writers' Collective (March 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1594111103
• ISBN-13: 978-1594111105
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #234,382 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Someone who really understands what it is like...finally!, November 21, 2006

By	Barbara Dale "Real Ausmerican" (Texas USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

People could be mistaken for thinking that Australia and America have so much in common....but it is so far from the truth. As I was reading the book I laughed out loud at situations the author was describing....was she somehow spying on my life? In true Australian style we are able to laugh at ourselves and our differences. Thanks Anne for a truly enjoyable reading experience. I gave it to an American friend to read and it opened her eyes to the challenges we face between our cultures too.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cutlural Criticism with Wit (no worries), July 6, 2006

By	Cat (WA USA) - See all my reviews

So, you're an American planning to visit Australia or suddenly exporting yourself down under. Or you're an Aussie thinking of coming to America. Read this witty book before you step into the thick of our cultures' differences. I wish I had laughed and pondered my way through this book before my first trip to Australia.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A little slice of heaven, June 9, 2006

By	Michael Mead "-Mike Mead, The Sultan Of Seattle" (The Sultanate) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is most likely the best book that I have never read. I know the author quite well, and am proud of her accomplishments, who knows why she told me that I could write her a review on Amazon? The only complaint that I have about her book is that it does not properly disclose the dangers of high fructose corn syrup, or how prevalent this "syrup" is in America, as an Australian visiting this country, likely naive and bushy-eyed, they will have no idea of the detrimental effects! I am quite outraged by this omission, but none the less, I'm sure it was a great book. Oh, and I'm only guessing that she omitted this.