Re: What is a first world country? (was Iraq: the case for decisive action)

From: Amara Graps (amara@amara.com)
Date: Fri Jan 24 2003 - 14:33:19 MST


Kai Becker:
>There's a wonderful series of books about stereotypes and clichees of
>several countries, called "Culture Shock". It was very funny to read
>about our own habits, seen through the eyes of a foreigner.

I wonder if it is related to the Xenophobe's Guides? I haven't read
the one for the Germans, but I have for the Italians. It's very charming
and funny (especially for foreigners like me):

http://www.languageadvantage.com/market/xenophobes.htm

(OH! I see from the site above that it is the same as the Culture Shock...
I guess the same guides go by different names)

Amara

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