The White Lady in the Tree

* How should a boss from a different culture react when local staff members are worried about the "white lady in the tree"? * Can the displeasure of the Gods be incurred by playing little tricks on them? * How do two monkeys land ina plane bound for Bombay?The book is a fascinating collection of 28 life experiences and anecdotes set in India, Pakistan and South East Asia. With its wit and subtle reflection, it holds a mirror to the meeting of cultures in the 'mundane routine' of everyday and workaday life.Dirk Angelroth's 37-year long career with the Goethe-Institut took him to India, Indonesia, the Philippines, Australia and Pakistan. His book was originally published in Germany under the title, 'Die wei e Frau im Baum'.The translator, Hem Mahesh's involvement with the German language and culture has included work at the Goethe-Institut in India, the House of World Cultures, Berlin and at Universities in England.