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French or Foe: Getting the Most Out of Living and Working in France [Paperback]

Polly Platt (Author)

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Paperback: 272 pages
Publisher: Culture Crossings Ltd; 2nd Revised edition edition (1 Nov 1997)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0964668408
ISBN-13: 978-0964668409
Product Dimensions: 20.6 x 13.5 x 1.5 cm

Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

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1.0 out of 5 stars Waste of money even in Paris, 11 Jun 2008

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This review is from: French or Foe?: Getting the Most Out of Visiting, Living and Working in France (Paperback)

Ms Platt makes few insightful comments into how the average French person works and her observations seem to be based on her experience living among the upper echelons of Parisian society among French and foreign CEOs.
I live in South-west France and almost none of her survival tips apply. And when shared with French friends, most of her comments have provoked either mirth or puzzlement.
If you really want to know seating order at a dinner table, or whether a Russian princess takes precedence over an Austrian archduchess, then this is the book for you. If, on the other hand, you live on planet earth, buy another book or TALK TO FRENCH PEOPLE!

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3.0 out of 5 stars Good for CEOs and Embassadors, 23 Dec 1999

behrenslu@aol.com (Paris, France, EC) - See all my reviews

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As a German/Irish couple living in Paris working for French-American companies we experienced the same troubles some of the people quoted in PP's book. The first pages are really good, but especially when she talks about being invited by French people PP only gives advices applicable to invitations at your PDG's home. I disagree with PP a lot, but this is not the reason for not giving her five stars. I like her style and the way she looks at things, but I critizise her for giving the impression of writing a general book for people from other cultures who want to or have to work in France, or better, Paris. A huge part of the book is written for the top management or diplomats. Maybe she should write a second book targetting the average MBA, teacher, Engineer etc. I'd love to read it.

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5.0 out of 5 stars An invaluable guide of how to know and enjoy France & the Fr, 18 April 2000

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An invaluable guide of how to know and enjoy France & the French. If you don't read this book before you go to France, the odds are you'll end up with a very negative attitude (even, in extreme cases, as my own before I read this book, hatred...)about certain, or all, aspects of your experiences with the country and the people. Absolutely brilliant. A cultural revelation.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Good title!
This was an interesting book, but it needs to be emphasised it is only one person's view of the french. Read more

Published 21 months ago by Jack Hobartson

5.0 out of 5 stars Amusing and true
This book provides some great insight into French culture. I found myself having lots of moments where things suddenly became clear. Read more

Published 23 months ago by Fredrick S. Park

3.0 out of 5 stars Read, but bear in mind the context.
I read this book 4 years ago, shortly before emigrating to France with my family. My view that this is a book principally written for Americans moving to work temporarily Paris -... Read more

Published on 25 Mar 2007 by John

5.0 out of 5 stars Expats and even French people love Polly's take
I just returned from a delightful lunch with Polly Platt and her husband in the southwest of France, and I must say that she is a remarkable lady. Read more

Published on 17 April 1999

4.0 out of 5 stars Decidely bias in favor of the French but still very useful
Decidely bias in favor of the French but still very useful and amusing. It is an easy book to pick up and read for five minutes at a time. Read more

Published on 22 July 1998

4.0 out of 5 stars Valuable info for anyone going to France
I was lucky enough to read this book halfway through my vacation in France. All of a sudden frustrating situations became understandable. Read more

Published on 28 Nov 1997

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