Les clichés européens
Do you think that there is a European identity?
If so, can you describe it?
Europe
For Europeans: The similarities that bind them together become very clear when g p taking a step back For h F others: N E No Europeans b diversity but d of Europe
Europeans value tradition and quality of life. In many European countries, family and leisure time are considered p y more important than career and financial success. Europeans display high levels of formality When formality. communicating, you should address Europeans by their surnames and proper titles unless they tell you to be less formal. f l It is polite to refrain from interrupting and show respect for defined roles and responsibilities. When you work with Europeans, let them know your personal interests not just your vocation. B polite b t not t di t ti Be lit but t too direct.
Where were the croissants b ? h h born born?
Who are the th llargest b t beer consumers in Europe ?
Who has introduced tea in Europe ? p
What i Wh t is a prejudice? j di ?
A preconceived idea on a person or a g p people. group of p p Always based on a stereotype. Because prejudices come from our social environment, to demolish it request an awakening, awakening a work on ourselves ourselves.
What is a stereotype?
The concept of stereotype was invented by Walter Lippmann g an advert agent in 1922. Several definitions : - The stereotypes are a simplified generalization applied to a whole group people, without taking account of the individual differences. - The stereotypes are solidified images, about the beliefs and of p y simplifications of reality. - The stereotypes often aim at justifying the control of a group g p toward another group.
Regions in Europe
Northern Europe (Scandinavia) Germanic Europe (Germany, Netherlands) Latin Europe (France, Italy Spain) (France Italy, Anglosaxon Europe (Great Britain) Middle and Eastern Europe
Some Social Differences Between European Cultures
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