Experiencing Intercultural Communication: An Introduction

My teacher says this is the best book he's ever read about intercultural communication. I, however, can't appreciate this book as much as he has. I can't help but feel it was written by someone straight out of an English 102 class. Sometimes you'll get some interesting trivia thrown at you, but most of the time I can barely stand looking at this cheap, paperback, black and white excuse of a text-book. Probably the worse thing about it was that I had to pay over $60 for a brand new copy. After reading this book, however, I will admit that it's made me think about how I interact with those around me, so its accomplished its purpose. But be forewarned, it you have a hard time reading bland text-books, you'll probably only find yourself jotting down the definitions of the bold-text words so you'll pass the exams.

I'm having totake a class that requires this book. I resent this book as it feels the need to jump up and shout at me with stunningly obvious insight "...from a different generational culture!" Wow. Or how about the ever thought provoking, "Irish peeople are very proud of their histories!" I'm sure you could have hours of useful discussion on that tidbit. Why are other nationalities ashamed of their histories?

There's also the suggestion that Americans don't appreciate historical sites.

I'd steer away from a class requiring this book if you can. With all the little "SURF'S UP!" side bars... I feel like my mind's been raped.