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How to Succeed in International Business - Cultural Etiquette in Business
Business etiquette, international business etiquette, travel etiquette or social etiquette – depending on the situation and circumstance,...
I thought he was checking me out… Misinterpreting non-verbal communication across cultures
I 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...
Being the "Odd One Out" in a Foreign Country
When you are in your “own” country where you grew up, you kind of take your nationality and how you do things for granted. It is only...
How to Avoid Cultural Misunderstandings when Traveling or Doing Business
90% of all misunderstandings are not due to what was said, but due to tone. How much more when it comes to misunderstandings between...
Teach in China!
Have you ever dreamed of going to China to teach? Are you a teacher by profession and looking for a change? Or do you simply want to go...
Why you are not Succeeding in a Foreign Country
I was very surprised and maybe somewhat shocked recently when I was told I should not be offended by something that was said to my...
Culture, Communication and Icebergs
What exactly do we mean when we talk about culture? Is communication just about talking and getting your point across? Just as culture is...
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