Working with Americans

Acknowledgements

From Allyson Stewart-Allen

To list all those who encouraged me to write this guide for better understanding of Americans at work would be like giving an endless Oscar acceptance speech. Special thanks are due to Graham and Grace Allen, who have been, and always are, supportive, loving and insightful and without whose encouragement I’d be lost. I also owe a great debt to my parents, who taught me the value “hard work gets results”, as well as how to use commas correctly, appreciate the value of good writing, and communication.

I certainly owe significant thanks to each of my European clients and colleagues (you know who you are!) who regularly engaged me in conversation about American foreign policy, business and cultural values ...