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Out in those great blank spaces beyond our shores, anti-Americanism is rampant, and we are being urged to help improve our nation's image.(Brief article)

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* Out in those great blank spaces beyond our shores, anti-Americanism is rampant, and we are being urged to help improve our nation's image. A group of U.S. corporations, working with the State Department, has produced an etiquette guide for Americans abroad. Be modest and courteous. Express interest in local culture, sports, topics. Be a good listener. Stay off religion. If anyone wants our opinion, this is sad stuff. We'll grudgingly admit that U.S. businesses need to be polite to their foreign customers. Still, it ...

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