This reading and discussion text helps students understand and adapt to cultural differences and values when communicating with speakers of American English. Features: • Readings, cultural notes, and discussion topics focus on values, behavior, attitudes, and communication styles. • A variety of vocabulary, comprehension, and conversational activities are designed to promote discussion. • Each chapter has readings and exercises about cross-cultural communication and American culture, as well as conversational activities designed to promote discussion of the subtleties of cross-cultural communication.