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Usually ships in 1 business days | | | | | | hen it comes to understanding the great cultural ocean that divides Brits and Yanks, it's not just our vocabulary but also our attitudes that differ. This irreverent guide surveys a whole gamut of British-American divergences, from sex to food, from pets to religion, from sports to money, and from war to-most divergent of all-humor. Entertaining and invaluable, Brit-Think, Ameri-Think has been updated to reflect changes in political, cultural, and social trends, and includes new chapters on cultural icons Oprah Winfrey and Bridget Jones, and on Brit-cool vs. Ameri-cool. | | | |
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| | Product Details | | Author: | Jane Walmsley | | Paperback: | 160 pages | | Publisher: | Penguin (Non-Classics) | | Publication Date: | February 25, 2003 | | Language: | English | | ISBN: | 0142001341 | | Package Length: | 7.72 inches | | Package Width: | 4.96 inches | | Package Height: | 0.47 inches | | Package Weight: | 0.31 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 32 reviews |
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 Bizarre Jul 09, 2010
This book is written by an American, (who has lived in England for 20 years), about the British and Americans. Guess who comes off best?
Whilst it's meant to be funny it's ultimately a bit like Google Translate sometimes - it has basic accuracy but the final translation is weirdly useless. It is a litany of stereotypes. We English are backward-thinking...and have bad teeth. I don't recognize this author's picture of daily life in England, where I see innovation and edginess, warmth and resourcefulness as much as the conservatism and other values she lists. The book is very funny, but would be better titled, "Funny book of American stereotypes about Americans and the British".
In my experience, Americans at home in the USA see British in stereotypes, as much as we Brits may do with Americans. How my dentist in the USA, (mentioned in magazines as a leader in his field), loved to laughingly, repeatedly marvel that I didn't have bad English teeth! How my class mates and professor laughed together at my baffled assertions that my teeth were just fine when the subject was randomly brought up in the middle of class! So, I think this book may be very valuable, but as an accurate guide to how Americans think about themselves and Brits. Brits may not believe it otherwise.
Perhaps a more useful book might be about how Americans are seen by other people rather than how they see themselves. I don't think it would have a wide American readership.
I think Brits are already capable of self-examination, (while they're not thinking cosily about the Royal Family and the Civil Service, and stopping for tea, of course).
 Brit Think Ameri Think Nov 30, 2009
GREAT book--I have bought copies for friends. It is a MUST for anyone visiting Britain. And for all my British friends too. Laughed literally until I cried and had to stop.
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A very, very funny book! Had me laughing out loud! Sep 22, 2009
There are so many different aspects of cultural differences between America and the UK that one does not know where to start, however if you want to read one of the funniest collections of them, read this book. It really is a laugh out loud roll on the floor kind of book.
So many stories that you must read it, it put me in the mind of PG Wodehouse, and his great wit, and satire.
I just read a couple of his and it put me in the mood for Brit-Think!
The Man With Two Left Feet And Other Stories: A British Humor Classic
The Man Upstairs: A British Humor Classic
The Little Nugget: A British Humor Classic
Enjoy any of these for a great laugh!
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Very Charming look into Comparitive cultures Sep 03, 2009
So, I knew from other reviews that this was not going to be "Everything You Wish You Knew About Americans and the English, But Were Afraid to Ask" kind of book. Nor was it going to be a guide on how to help me live and work in Britain, as is my current goal. But, what is was was a very informative look on how people are perceived by Each other, and that in and of itself was valuable. Though I have a few good English friends in the states, and one of my very best friends is English, there is still a gulf between us on how we see the world. This book really illuminates how Americans see things, as opposed to how the English see things. I would have never have been aware of the fascination Americans have with cheating death, if I didn't read on how The English just accept it as a part of being human (as it should be). This book also made me realize that I am not so "American" in thought as I am in English thought, which is good news for me since I won't have to work so hard to bridge the gap between our cultures once I arrive in the UK.
Overall, I think that if you want to know about how these two cultures clash and mingle, this is a very humorous and enlightening book that does the job. I am supplementing this book with practical materials for me on living and working in Britain. But I do need this book, and will probably comb through it time and again.
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An Anglo-American Field Guide. Oct 15, 2008
Brit-Think, Ameri-Think: A Transatlantic Survival Guide, Revised Edition Here is a book to help you understand those who live across the pond (both ways). This book should help you understand the pysche of Brits and Yanks. It possesses a light style of writing, with cute cartoons that support the text that discusses cultural differences between the two societies. It was a very enjoyable read and informative, as well. CAUTION, two versions exist. The original that contains many references to Ronald Reagan/ Maragret Thatcher and life in the the 1980s, in general. The second version was re-written and updated for the 21st century. Make sure you are getting the book you want. Other than that, I fully recommend it all anglophiles and yankophiles out there.
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