Cultural differences are everywhere. Understanding these differences is now a basic life skill for all of us, not just for missionaries or world travelers. This book offers a brief, critical overview ...

The phrase “cultural appropriation” appears in many forms and many contexts. And the debates surrounding it have swelled periodically, especially in the last 20 years. But what does it really mean, ...

In the United States, cultural differences between regions of the country are often pointed to as examples of how diverse cultural norms can lead to conflict and understanding. For instance, "New ...

Culture is what makes the world goes around. ‎Culture is the invisible force, the central ‎nerve by which society operates. It is through ‎culture that we negotiate most of our ‎interactions. Culture, ...

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 ...

Moving cross-country taught me that being polite and being nice are two completely different things, and nobody warned me ...

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 ...

Have you ever wondered why places like Silicon Valley are home to so many start-ups? It's not because people there are inherently smarter or given better tools. There are countries with far superior ...

A few years ago I (David Smith) was in New Zealand leading a workshop for teachers. The topics I was addressing included intercultural learning. The first morning seemed to go well, but as the session ...