Category: Culture
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Getting Around Japan Part 3: Public Transportation
In Part 2, we took a look at one of the main forms of Japanese public transportation: trains. This time, we’ll examine another type…
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How Does Language Affect Event Perception?
Key Points: How Event Language Shapes Thought and Influences Perception As we have discussed in previous blogs, research conducted over the past few decades…
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What Lunch Looks Like for People Around the World
Take a moment to reflect upon your lunches. No, not the lunch you had yesterday; think about the lunches you had in school. While…
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Getting Around Japan Part1| Do you need a car for transportation?
The American Car Culture vs. Japanese Public Transportation Many American families have at least one car they use daily for transportation. For such Americans,…
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How Cultural Differences Impact International Business Expansion
Lately, international expansion has become a common technique for large businesses to grow economically. However, to what extent do cultural differences in international business…
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Cultural Differences in Latin America’s Spanish-Speaking Countries
Keypoints: Introduction Having spent most of my life in South America, I’ve come to appreciate the diverse cultures found in Spanish-speaking countries across Latin…
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Cultural Gaffes to Avoid when Doing Business in Latin America
Navigating Cross-Cultural Competence in Latin America for Business Success Latin America has become a key hub for international business, but its cultural differences from…
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An Overview of Less Well-Known Sports in Other Countries
Key Points While sports such as football, soccer, and basketball dominate popular culture in the United States, many sports in other countries remain largely…
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How One Game Unites the World: Things to Know for the 2014 FIFA World Cup
On June 12, all the world’s attention will be focused on the start of Brazil’s 2014 FIFA World cup; will yours be? Here’s why…
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The Importance of Language to the FIFA World Cup
Key Points Multilingual Communication at the FIFA World Cup As the world gears up for the FIFA World Cup, the significance of language plays…