Maryanne Garry wrote:
> I'm glad I learned this bit of information vicariously, but I'm
> afraid I have gone down the road of many North Americans living here
> and committed several spectacular word blunders. Ask the reviewer to
> tell you what "root" or "bonk" mean or why you should never ever ever
> hold up two fingers when lecturing on the two major points of your
> lecture.
Those interested in this kind of thing might be interested in Roger E.
Axtell's books (this from an Amazon.com search on the name):
Do's and Taboos Around the World
by Roger E. Axtell(Editor). Paperback (June 1993)
Do's and Taboos Around the World for Women in Business
by Roger E. Axtell(Editor), et al. Paperback (March 18, 1997)
Do's and Taboos of Hosting International Visitors
by Roger E. Axtell. Paperback (March 1990)
Do's and Taboos of Humor Around the World : Stories and Tips from Business
and Life
by Roger E. Axtell. Paperback (January 1999)
The Do's and Taboos of International Trade : A Small Business Primer
by Roger E. Axtell. Paperback (April 1994)
Do's and Taboos of Preparing for Your Trip Abroad
by Roger E. Axtell, et al. Paperback (March 30, 1994)
Gestures : The Do's and Taboos of Body Language Around the World
by Roger E. Axtell, Mike Fornwald (Illustrator). Paperback (January 1998)
Do's and Taboos of Using English Around the World
by Roger E. Axtell, Mike Fornwald (Illustrator). Paperback (April 1995)
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Axtell was an executive at Parker Pens in Janesville WI, and collected this
wisdom on business trips.
Paul Smith
Alverno College
Milwaukee
