Have you ever had a time that you offended someone of another culture on accident? Let’s be honest and say, you probably have and you might not even know it! HSBC World Bank ads have a good way of expressing these culturally different customs. Watch this video for a good laugh! In all honesty, though, a lot of what we think is right and wrong … Continue reading How Can Cultural Differences Lead to Miscommunication?
Before I begin, let’s look at some different scenarios to build up some life-applicable context. Scenario 1: You’re sitting next to your best friend, playing your favorite video game. Your friend loses the match. He raises his fist, and slams it down on the arm of the couch, and raises his voice to indicate how upset he is. Is your friend being overly aggressive? Scenario … Continue reading How Can Differences in Emotional Expressivity Change How We View Others?
I bet you’ve always wanted to travel abroad! Just imagine all the exotic places you would go, all the famous sites you would explore! But there’s just one problem—you’re a picky eater. That can really mess up travel plans—I know! It wasn’t too long ago that I considered myself a very picky eater. My dream had always been to go to Japan! But every time … Continue reading 5 Japanese Foods Worth the Try—Even If You’re a Picky Eater!
Onward! Japanward! 