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Slide 1: American Culture Training Topics: – Cultural Awareness – Making the first impression – Important components of a dialogue – Social Graces, Etiquette and Body language – Making a Great First Impression – Body Language – Etiquette of Dressing – “Fine dining”
Slide 2: American Culture MMM Training Solutions Contact: Pramila Mathew Mobile : +91 98409 88449 Website: www.mmmts.com © 2008 MMMTS All Rights Reserved.
Slide 3: THE AMERICAN EXPERIENCE Understanding the American Culture and People © 2008 MMMTS All Rights Reserved.
Slide 4: Definition Of Culture Culture is the collectively held set of attributes, which is dynamic and changing over time. Culture is a collection the following attributes of a given group: Shared values Beliefs Basic assumptions Behavior © 2008 MMMTS All Rights Reserved.
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Slide 6: Snippets of American Culture © 2008 MMMTS All Rights Reserved.
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Slide 9: Map & Time Zones © 2008 MMMTS All Rights Reserved.
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Slide 11: Consumerism & Materialism “Buy Now, Pay Later” – The era of credit cards © 2008 MMMTS All Rights Reserved.
Slide 12: Today in America providing instant gratification to the customer is an integral part of brand building. © 2008 MMMTS All Rights Reserved.
Slide 13: Instant Gratification Areas that customers need immediate returns are in: Rewards Customer Service © 2008 MMMTS All Rights Reserved.
Slide 14: Ways of Life © 2008 MMMTS All Rights Reserved.
Slide 15: “The Melting Pot” © 2008 MMMTS All Rights Reserved.
Slide 16: Education Evolution and Current Challenges in the System © 2008 MMMTS All Rights Reserved.
Slide 17: Education Goals of Education Democracy Assimilation Nationalism Equality of Opportunity Personal Development © 2008 MMMTS All Rights Reserved.
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Slide 19: Popular Americanisms Just give me the bottom line – Don’t bother me with a lot of details, just give me the essential information That’s it, in a nutshell – That’s all there is to tell about something Give me the whole kit and caboodle – I want all the details about something It’s a walk in the park – It’s something that’s easy to accomplish © 2008 MMMTS All Rights Reserved.
Slide 20: Contact Information MMM TRAINING SOLUTIONS 59/29, College Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai – 600006. Landline: +91-44-42317735 Website: www.mmmts.com Pramila Mathew - Training Consultant and Executive Coach Mobile: +91-9840988449; E-mail: Pramila.Mathew@mmmts.com Vikas Vinayachandran – Manager & Training Consultant Mobile: +91-9840932894; E-mail: Vikas@mmmts.com