Although many countries celebrate Mother's Day in May, the holiday takes place throughout the year around the globe. From the...
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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...
(Mis)Understanding Emojis Across Cultures
“Le langage est source de malentendus.” (Language is a source of misunderstanding.) ― Antoine de Saint-Exupéry A recent message from...
10 Reasons to Love Canada
There are many more than 10 reasons to love Canada! If you're geographically challenged though and looking for a way to remember a...
‘Tis (Always) the Season: Global Trends in Generosity
“No one has ever become poor by giving.” ―Anne Frank Like almost everything else, the idea of "giving back" varies across cultures....
Happy Canadian Thanksgiving, Eh!
It's often said that 50% of being Canadian is not being American. The United States and Canada are two of the most similar...
How to Succeed with Swedish Colleagues
When you think of Sweden, do companies like Skype, Spotify, IKEA, and H&M come to mind? If not, they should. Because these...
Five Tips to Succeed in a US Workplace
The American proverb "The squeaky wheels gets greased" teaches us that attention will be paid to people (or problems) that are most...
How to Be A Cultural Greek God or Goddess
We're about to emphasize Greece as the basis for culture tips below. Do you know what characteristic the strategic words in italics...