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The Cultural Insider

Brain and Heart

Emotions Around the World


Italy-Befana-Witch

La Befana: The Italian Christmas Witch


Hand Gestures Around the World

Hand Gestures Around the World


Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival

Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival


Your First-Aid Kit for Culture Shock

Your First-Aid Kit for Managing Culture Shock


A Beginner's Guide to Cricket

A Beginner’s Guide to Cricket


Quechua ladies with colorful textiles and hats sitting on an ancient Inca Wall together with a young boy with modern clothing.

A Lesson in Quechua


A Beginner's Guide to Ramadan

A Beginner’s Guide to Ramadan


Lucky and Unlucky Numbers

Lucky and Unlucky Numbers Around the World


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It's always fun to contribute a quote to a blog post or article, like this one on "UK vs US: Understanding Communication Differences at Work". We shared:⁠
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“US culture values frankness and honesty in communication. There is a catch though. Americans are very direct when circumstances are positive. However, they tend toward a slightly indirect style when providing negative feedback. As a result, Americans most often give negative feedback in a “sandwich form.” For example, first they say something positive (bread). Then they insert the critique (meat). Finally, they end on a positive note (bread). Being honest and direct in this way is highly appreciated, considered constructive, and emphasizes practicality and optimism, two important cultural values.⁠ 🇺🇸
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The British, on the other hand, have mastered the art of toned down, nuanced, and understated communication. The word “rather” may be used to lessen the effect of a negative statement. For example, “The conference was rather disorganized” likely means it was chaotic. Similarly, “quite” is often used when you don’t want to say something negative. So, “The food was quite good” may mean it could have been much better! Don’t necessarily take a statement at face value.”⁠ 🇬🇧
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#uk #communication #expats #expatmom #expatkids #sunrise_sunset_photogroup #playbasedlearning #expatlife #expatwoman #expatliving  #whereintheworld #movingabroad #relocation #globalcitizen #TCK #culture #travel #culturematters #culturalmixology #culturalawareness #culturaldiversity #culturaldifferences #aroundtheworld #diversity #inclusion #english #languages #teams #perception
Despite being a relatively young country, people h Despite being a relatively young country, people have inhabited the UAE region for thousands of years. The first inhabitants were the Bedouin. They farmed, traded, and even dove for pearls. For example, the world’s oldest pearl was discovered in the emirate of Umm Al Quwain!⁠
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Do you want to see how much you know about the UAE? Test your knowledge with our fun quiz (link in bio) now. 🇦🇪
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Have you ever thought about how the meaning of col Have you ever thought about how the meaning of colors across cultures can vary? Certain colors are often popular for specific holidays or occasions. For example, you will see red all over during Chinese New Year because it is related to good fortune.⁠
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The meaning of colors can also impact marketing choices. As a result, that same red might be used in Chinese wedding marketing whereas white is a more appropriate color in the US.⁠
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Similar to numbers and language, colors matter! We invite you to learn more about the context of colors across cultures in our fun infographic (link in bio). 

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We ❤️ happy clients!⁠ ⁠ We are fluent in t We ❤️ happy clients!⁠
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We are fluent in the expression of our own culture. We know the cues, understand the rules, and move through our business and social experience with a native ease. However, in a new culture, some of these cues and rules are similar and others are different.⁠
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Our powerful training programs demonstrate the ways in which historical, geographical, and social perspectives define our interactions at every step, and provide the framework for navigating successfully through a new and unfamiliar culture. Each program is tailored to the highly unique nature of participants’ objectives and therefore provides the “deep dive” learning essential to successful immersion.⁠
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But don't take our word for it! Head to the link in bio to see more client feedback. 😉 ⁠
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#culture #travel #culturematters #culturalmixology #culturalawareness #culturaldiversity #culturaldifferences #aroundtheworld #diversity #inclusion #WBE #success #careercoaching #executivecoaching #entrepreneur #multiculturalteams #HR #femalefounders #humanresources #expats #expatmom #expatkids  #expatlife #expatwoman #expatliving  #whereintheworld #movingabroad #relocation #globalcitizen #TCK⁠
Changes come in many forms: new countries and lang Changes come in many forms: new countries and languages, new relationships, new careers. Some changes are sought out and some are thrust upon us. ⁠
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As someone who has started over many times in all of these areas, I am certain that people have both the potential and the power to effectuate positive change. I also believe that change is hard; motivation isn’t always sufficient and trying isn’t always enough. Our energy is best spent on taking a series of smart and achievable actions toward the goals that we want to realize. ⁠
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I loved talking about how resilience applies to expat transitions on the @emigrantslife podcast a few months ago. If you didn't get a chance to tune in, I've dropped the link in bio and hope that you will.⁠
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