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| Stuff White People Like: A Definitive Guide to the Unique Taste of Millions | 
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (based on 72 reviews)
Sales Rank: 826
Category: Book
Author: Christian Lander
Publisher: Random House Trade Paperbacks
Studio: Random House Trade Paperbacks
Manufacturer: Random House Trade Paperbacks
Label: Random House Trade Paperbacks
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 224
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 9 x 5.9 x 0.5
ISBN: 0812979915
Dewey Decimal Number: 818.602
EAN: 9780812979916
ASIN: 0812979915
Publication Date: July 1, 2008
Release Date: July 1, 2008
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no laughing matter November 23, 2008
For those of us who have to work with "White People" this is certainly a must read. Yes,there is a "white" mentality and culture within the general "White" culture; much like there are "straight-acting gays" within the general "Gay" culture (for straight people like me-think Will and Grace).This book gives cut-to-the-chase situational advice for those having to deal with white people in the work place or at "social" events.
It is very helpful to know that so many white people enjoy drinking coffee and treating their dogs like(or better than) children when working in a school environment. It helps explain why a lot of the older white female staff will not look the minority students directly in the eyes-ever, or call on them. It takes the tension out of day to day exposure to this type of behavior by humanizing the teacher in question and making her admirable for "following her dreams".
Almost any situation in which you might find yourself dealing with a "White person" is covered; so you'll never be at a loss again as far as how to place that person's actions in context or how to react. I highly advise you to take advantage of the low,low price and excellent delivery service to get your copy today.
 WHITE PEOPLE DON'T LIKE THIS BOOK November 22, 2008
2 out of 6 found this review helpful
I do not recommend you BUY this book. This is the kind of book you pick up at the library read once and return. I like to buy books that are poignant and I might re-read more than once. This book does not fit that criteria.
I thought this book was funny at times, and gave me a good chuckle and I do understand that it is a satire. The book is written regarding what White Metro People like, it is not what the average white Midwesterner likes. I live in the suburbs of New York City and did relate to most of the items that the author says we like. I'm still not sure who the author is writing the book for. Is he writing the book for non-whites so that when they are in a mostly white metro area they can make comments of items they like so that they can fit in with their white friends. What is wrong with being different and liking different things?
I will admit I do enjoy the New York Times on Sunday, but I refuse to act like I am enjoying classical music just to be in. It seems like the guide is a guide of how to be snobby. Pick up the book for a quick read and a few chuckles.
 Pathetic November 19, 2008
1 out of 15 found this review helpful
The most profound joke this book makes is the one on 'white people' who find it to be 'harmless satire'. The joke is on YOU! Pathetic. When is the majority of the young, North American public going to 'grow up'?! Did Random House understand what they were getting into? Apparently not. They could have done a decent amount of editing to make the underlying message(s) more palpable.
I say this as a person living outside North America who is very familiar with North American society/culture, and who has also worked in PR and can identify subtle 'spin' when I see it. The majority of the 'stuff' listed in this book is enjoyed by most middle-upper class whites, and non-whites, in most of the world's major cities. There are a few stereotypes of 'white North Americans' in the book which are mildly funny, although spliced into this, is complete ignorance and bigotry. In this ever-globalizing world 'stereotyping' is losing its relevance, and will soon become outdated (if not already). Those who find it 'harmless satire' have been been duped yet again ... This book was written by a 'snake in the grass'.
Even though it's not the best book on the topic, I recommend persons take a look at the points in 'The Cult of the Amateur: How Today's Internet is Killing Our Culture'.
P.C. do not waste the time. November 18, 2008
0 out of 9 found this review helpful
Another white hate book.
To bad, though as many have learned liberalism is a mental disorder.....
Stereotyping for fun and profit November 14, 2008
4 out of 16 found this review helpful
I'm not sure who the demographic for this book is. Perhaps vegan, liberal, upper class, Ivy League, Buddhist, Democrat divorcees in therapy will find the humor in it since they're the targets of his jabs.
Growing up in Appalachia and the Midwest, my peers and family have never fit the stereotypes put forth by the author so perhaps that's why I found this book silly...and even worse, boring.
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