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Elmer, Duane, 1943-

Cross cultural connections : stepping out and fitting in around the world / - Downers Grove, Ill. : InterVarsity Press, ©2002 - 215 Pages. : ill. ; 21 cm

Includes bibliographical references (p. [213]-215)

Monkeys, mission, and us -- Your part of God's story -- Right, wrong, and different -- Culture is everywhere, and it sneaks up on you -- Culture shocks -- Identifying expectations -- Square heads and round heads -- Cultural adjustment map -- Openness : how to be approachable -- Acceptance : how to be positive -- Trust : how to build strong relationships -- Skills for cross-cultural effectiveness -- Time and event -- Task and relationship -- Individualism and collectivism -- Categorical and holistic thinking -- Logic : straight or curved -- Achieved status and ascribed status -- Guilt and shame -- Worship expression : from low to high -- Re-entry : you are never the same

ISBN: 9780830823093 0830823093 (pbk. : alk. paper)

LCCN: 2002005715

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Intercultural communication--Religious aspects--Christianity
Christianity and culture
Missions--Theory

LC Class. No.: BV2082.I57 / E46 2002

Dewey Class. No.: 261