This post is part 1 of a series of two interviews. Feeling safe and at home in our environment is a basic human need, one necessary for survival. Once upon a time, survival required being able to read ...

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Empathy is a vital tool to communicate, collaborate and create with colleagues or customers from other cultures by overcoming cross-cultural barriers. Empathy—understanding how others feel—is ...

A well-known analogy developed by anthropologist Edward T. Hall in the 1970s imagines culture as an iceberg. What typically grabs the attention – the way people talk, dress, and behave in any given ...

This week on Polygon, we’re looking at how cultural differences affect media in a special issue called Culture Shock. From text localization to character design, religious considerations to censorship ...

We all have an internal list of those we still don't understand, let alone appreciate. We all have biases, even prejudices, toward specific groups. In our workshops we ask people to gather in pairs ...

In today's interconnected world, global companies are increasingly common. Expanding into diverse regions presents opportunities for growth and market reach. However, this expansion poses a ...

When humans interact with each other and engage in everyday activities, they typically follow various undefined rules, also known as social norms. These rules include things like greeting ...

What does how you load the dishwasher have to do with dealing with emotions and cultural differences? Research says there’s more to it than you think. Do you and your better half argue about how to ...

Understanding cultural nuances is essential for building successful business relationships, particularly in a globalized tech industry. Embracing diversity and cultural awareness in workplace ...