Au Contraire!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

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