Publisher's Synopsis
This book focuses on cross-cultural relationships between individuals from different countries. It explores culture and problems in cross-cultural relationships and provides approaches to improving relationships and resolving conflict.
It includes:
5 key areas where cross-cultural problems can arise: Culture shock, Language, Lifestyle, Religion, and Family.
14 self-improvement worksheets you can complete to gain personal insight and improve your cross-cultural relationships.
3 cross-cultural conflict scenarios for you to apply cultural skills.
5 practical approaches you can use to improve cross-cultural relationships and resolve conflict: Awareness, Acceptance and Appreciation, Communication, Support and Cultural Blending, and Humor and Respect.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
James E. McGinley, PhD has a doctoral degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology. His dissertation examined the cross-cultural adjustment of expatriates working abroad. He is also a licensed counselor, certified life coach, and has taught counseling psychology for more than 13 years. He is from the United States and his wife is from the Philippines
