For most Americans, the potential for linguistic misunderstanding, confusion, and embarrassment when they use English with nonnative speakers is greater now than ever.

Dos and Taboos of Using English Around the World

Do's and Taboos of Using English Around the World


By Roger E. Axtell
Another title in the popular 8-volume "Do's and Taboos" series. English has become the global language - the dominant language used in international trade, science, technology, and travel. But for most Americans, the potential for linguistic misunderstanding, confusion, and embarrassment when they use English with nonnative speakers is greater now than ever.
Shows how to use English successfully in any business or social context - and how to avoid making embarrassing or misleading statements to people who are trying to understand you. Do's and Taboos of Using English Around the World includes:

  • Valuable rules for making yourself understood in other cultures.
  • Dozens of amusing anecdotes.
  • Important differences between American English and other English-speaking cultures.
  • Helpful advice on using interpreters and translators.
  • Special sections on communicating in English with speakers of other languages.
  • Tips on telephone conversation and dangerous cognates.
Speaking English in another culture will become much easier with the help of this invaluable guide. 228 pages. 1995.
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