CultureReadyThoughts on 'Warrior Culture" and Identity in the Military
Is our military’s ‘warrior culture’ a reaction to leaders’ risk aversion?
Why Entrepreneurs Should Care About Culture
Company culture is something that is critical for the long-term success of a company. If anything, it is the DNA that helps guide everyone.
Saudi and American Forces Engage... Musically
Music brings together Saudi and American forces in a cross-cultural exchange that marks the first time a U.S. Army musician has worked directly with KSA Soldiers in Saudi Arabia.
SOF Builds Relationships With Jordanian Counterparts
The necessity for the bond between the U.S. and Jordan forged over 60 years ago has never been more evident and vital than in today’s unconventional fight against daesh.
Understanding the Social Etiquette of Persian Ta'arof
Check out the below article and video to learn more about Persian Ta'arof, a style (or art) of social etiquette, that requires people to sometimes engage in absurd behavior or practices.
Monterey Celebrates Languages and Cultures
The city of Monterey, California, home of the Defense Language Institute and the Naval Postgraduate School, is hosting a two day Language and Culture Festival.
"You Will Now Be Connected to Sweden"
Ever wondered about Norse culture? How do the Swede's deal with 18 hour nights, what the northern lights look like, and why they like to forrage for berries? Well... call them up and ask!
The Elephant in the Room: Some Reflections on Language and Culture Instruction
This article is a survey of some historical, cognitive, and cultural features of institutional—particularly government and military—language training, to examine and plot a faster and less effortful trip to proficiency. My thesis is that our own cultural and institutional climates play a crucial role in what our students can learn and who they can become.
Tea Culture Around the World - Legend & Tradition
In many cultures tea is much more than a drink. It is a ritual with both personal and social significance. So how did that happen?
What Do Canadians Think of Americans?
As part of some of the cultural learning objectives for the DoD, we often times teach and ask soldiers to be aware of their world perspective, understand how he or she is viewed by members of other cultures, and consider the point of view of people whose culture is different from our own.