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Understanding Reverse Culture Shock
Reverse culture shock is a common reaction to returning home from time abroad. It is an emotional and psychological stage of re-adjustment, similar to your initial adjustment to living abroad.
Individualism and Collectivism
Guest blogger Jena Barchas-Lichtenstein writes about differences between individualist versus collectivist cultures.
Stories from Italy, Ghana, Spain and China
Check out these stories from Italy, Ghana, Spain and China about moments of cross-cultural misunderstandings and lessons learned from living abroad.
8 Important Words in Japanese Culture
Traveling to Japan? Here are some words that are great to know to help you understand the Japanese culture!
Dealing with Delhi: How Culture Shapes India’s Middle East Policy
By Kadira Pethiyagoda
Linguistic Differences Around the U.S.
It’s easy to assume that cultures correspond to countries, but the reality is much more complex, and the same is true for languages. You probably know, for instance, that Spanish is spoken in dozens…
How to Run a Meeting of People From Different Cultures
How do people of different cultures come together and achieve a common goal? How can you bridge cultural divides?
Another Take on Culture Training
A recent survey of New Hampshire veterans indicated many felt ashamed of needing help for PTSD. And they also felt the providers—most of whom have no military experience—don’t understand what it’s…
Over 350 Languages are Spoken in the United States
The U.S. Census Bureau released a set of new tables detailing hundreds of languages that U.S. residents speak at home. These tables are among the most comprehensive data ever released from the Census…