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CultureCorner - Articles and Tips
Giving Feedback Across Cultures
Jan 16, 2021
One of the most important parts of cross-cultural communication is often one of the most…
The Secret of Google's Best Teams
Nov 16, 2020
What is the Secret of Google's Best Teams? When Google studied its most successful teams,…
Do You Experience Micro-Inequities at Work?
Oct 19, 2020
You Can Combat Them by Making Your Voice Heard! One of my clients is experiencing a…
Japan, USA, and Covid19
Jun 27, 2020
Does "tightness" make the difference? According to Johns Hopkins University of Medicine,…
Working Remotely: Avoid Communication Breakdown
Mar 30, 2020
In tech-driven communication, whether its email, videoconferencing, or platforms like…
Transitioning Home
Mar 11, 2020
Why Your Returning Expats Need Re-Entry Training You’ve done everything to ensure that…
CultureCorner - Seasons Greetings
Japanese Winter Seasonal Greetings and Customs
Nov 24, 2015
December and January provide many occasions for reinforcing business relationships and,…
Jewish Chanukah and Rosh Hashanah
Sep 24, 2010
The celebrations of the Jewish New Year's, Rosh Hashanah, until Yom Kippur 10 days later.…
Islamic Ramadan
Sep 24, 2010
Ramadan (Rom-a-don) is as important to Muslims as Christmas and Yom Kippur are to…
German Season Greetings and Customs
Sep 24, 2010
Christmas is a long season in Germany. Beginning on the Sunday nearest to St. Andrew's…
Russian Seasonal Greetings and Customs
Sep 24, 2010
Russian Orthodox Christmas is celebrated in January, mostly by those who are devoutly…
Korean Seasonal Greetings and Holidays
Sep 24, 2010
There is no traditional Korean custom for Christmas, although gift giving at this time of…
CultureCorner - Business Holidays
November-December 2015
Aug 28, 2015
Nov 1 Christian France Germany Mexico All Saints Day All Saints Day All Saints Day Day of…
October-November 2015
Aug 14, 2015
Oct 1-7 China National Day of the People's Republic/ Golden Week (usually 7 consecutive…
September-October 2015
Jul 22, 2015
Sep 1 Mexico President's State of the Nation Address (Only Government and Banks are…
August-September, 2015
Jun 10, 2015
Aug 1 China People's Liberation Army of China Memorial Day/Army Day (Half-Day leave for…
July-August, 2015
May 15, 2015
Jul 1 Canada China Canada Day CPC Foundation Day Jul 3&4 USA Independence Day Jul 11…
Holidays in France
Sep 24, 2010
French workers can expect approximately eleven public holidays (those which fall on a…
CultureCorner - Mexico
Forget Cinco de Mayo but not Diez de Mayo
Apr 29, 2016
Even after winning its Independence, on September 27, 1821 Mexico suffered numerous…
5 Tips for Managing Mexicans
Jan 07, 2015
Many maquiladoras* and other facilities in Mexico are maturing into operations with…
5 Steps to Confianza
Sep 18, 2013
Confianza: you can't be successful in Mexico without it! Confianza means trust, but trust…
Mexicans: Group-Oriented or Individualistic?
Jul 13, 2012
Importantly, the answer is: they are both. Mexicans see themselves as extremely…
The Role of Respect in Mexico
Aug 10, 2011
While trust must be earned in Mexico, respect should be given to everyone. By the mere…
Mexican Christmas Festivities
Sep 17, 2010
The Christmas holidays in Mexico are warm and colorful. Mexico celebrates these holidays…
CultureCorner - Japan
Japanese Haiku Poetry
Jan 05, 2021
Japanese have refined the art of using minimalism for maximum effect, a style that…
Japanese Bonenkai
Dec 10, 2020
Forget the year–Japanese style A bonenkai (忘年会) is a get-together to celebrate the ending…
How to Eat Ramen
Nov 16, 2020
By Stephen Benfey My brain always retreated to its reptilian roots for the swamp-like…
Becoming a Sushi Chef
Sep 19, 2020
Why does it take so long to become a sushi chef in Japan? Part of the answer is in the…
Why do Japanese Wear Masks?
Sep 04, 2020
As controversy over wearing masks to curb covid19 continues in the U.S., Japanese quietly…
What Emoji Tell Us
Jun 01, 2020
Emoji -- 絵 (e = picture) 文 (mo = writing) 字 (ji = character) -- were first created in the…
CultureCorner - China
What's My Chinese Zodiac Sign?
Jan 11, 2020
Have you wondered what your Chinese Zodiac sign is? If so, check the dates below. But…
Chinese New Year Customs
Jan 11, 2020
January 25 begins the Chinese year 4718. Because the date is determined by the Chinese…
2020 Year of the Rat
Jan 10, 2020
According to Chinese tradition, the Rat is the first of the 12 zodiac animals.…
Guanxi Gold
Sep 27, 2018
Get out a spreadsheet – it’s time to mine your network in China! What is guanxi, really?…
Chinese Values
Oct 17, 2016
I. CONNECTIONS Possibly the most important possession to have in China is guanxi:…
China: Avoiding Sudden Death
Jul 01, 2016
Mianzi, or "one's face" is a concept of great importance in Asia. It's a source of pride…
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