How to “listen” in Chinese “Being heard is so close to being loved that for the average person, they are almost indistinguishable.” ― David W. Augsburger How well do you truly listen? We’ve spent a good deal of time helping you use your words to...
(Mis)Understanding Emojis Across Cultures #culturematters “Le langage est source de malentendus.” ― Antoine de Saint-Exupéry A recent message from a contact gave pause when it started with the 👋 emoji. While research showed that it is usually intended to say “hello”...
Did you know that youth now represent nearly half the Indigenous population in Canada? That Indigenous entrepreneurship, in general, but especially for youth, has been on the rise since 2000 and is growing at a rate that is six times faster than entrepreneurship among...
“No one has ever become poor by giving.” ―Anne Frank Which of the following characterizes the way that you most often give back? Helping a stranger Donating money Volunteering time Like almost everything else, the idea of “giving back” varies across...
It’s often said that 50% of being Canadian is not being American. While the United States and Canada are two of the most similar cultures in the world, there are also many critical differences. This month, we’re wondering why Canadians and Americans...
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