I thought he was checking me out… Misinterpreting non-verbal communication across culturesI will never forget one of the dilemmas I ran into when I went on my first trip to the Philippines. My husband introduced me to one of...
How to Avoid Cultural Misunderstandings when Traveling or Doing Business90% of all misunderstandings are not due to what was said, but due to tone. How much more when it comes to misunderstandings between...
Doing Business in Japan - Basic EtiquetteIs it your first time to meet Japanese business clients? How should you greet them or exchange business cards? Have you ever wondered how...
Why you are not Succeeding in a Foreign CountryI was very surprised and maybe somewhat shocked recently when I was told I should not be offended by something that was said to my...
How to do Business in GermanyDid you know that there are over 300 kinds of bread in Germany? That there is a barbie doll modelled on Germany's chancellor Angela...
Culture, Communication and IcebergsWhat exactly do we mean when we talk about culture? Is communication just about talking and getting your point across? Just as culture is...
Why We Need the Skill of Cross-Cultural CommunicationWhy is cross-cultural communication important? Why is it so necessary needing the skill of communicating cross-culturally? Communication...