Category: Cross-Cultural
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You catch more flies with honey: 4 Tips for National Courtesy Month
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France: Relating to the Business Culture
Aurel, France by Eric Bauer on flickr
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Cross-Cultural Tips for Doing Business in Chile: The Land of Poets
Las Condes, Santiago by Deensel on flikr
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5 Travel Packing Tips for French Wine Country Excursion
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The Ghost Gala: Obon Festival
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July 4th U.S. Culture Quiz
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Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month: 4 Ways to Celebrate
Since 1979, U.S. Americans have celebrated the contributions and culture of Asian-Pacific Americans throughout our country’s history. Originally a ten-day celebration in May, the observance was extended to include the entire month in 1990 as Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month was signed into law. May includes many important anniversaries in Asian-Pacific American history, including the first…
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Golden Week 2018: Honoring the Four Festivals
From April 28 to May 6, Japan enjoys a week of historical holidays and lively cultural traditions as the country observes Golden Week (ゴールデンウィーク). The National Holiday Laws of 1948 declared four official holidays concentrated at the end of April and the beginning of May. During this period, businesses across Japan enjoyed a rise in…
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Culture Snapshot: France and the SNCF Strikes
On April 2, 2018, train platforms across France were packed with passengers hoping to snag a seat on one of the only trains running nationwide. As union members of France’s national railway system (SNCF) began a rolling strike to protest government reforms, over 4.5 million passengers scrambled to find alternative ways to commute and the…
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National Humor Month: Four Tips for Culturally-Sensitive Humor
From harmless puns and silly memes, to stereotypical jokes and shady sarcasm, humor is a diverse concept with a slightly different meaning for everyone. Whether you consider yourself a born jokester, or prefer to keep a serious profile, it’s vital to understand humor’s place in a professional environment, especially if the workplace is multicultural. As…