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Cultural Adjustment: Embracing Your Journey Abroad

by Winston Sieck updated September 19, 2021

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“You’re such an American!” In the U.S., those are words you’re proud to hear, they bolster your pride and patriotic spirit. When you hear them uttered in another country, though, those four little words can really sting. There is a substantial difference between visiting a place to experience … [Read more...] about Cultural Adjustment: Embracing Your Journey Abroad

Filed Under: Culture & Communication Tagged With: general

Tiger Moms Eat Their Young: A Parenting Style to Avoid

by Winston Sieck updated September 14, 2021

costums symbolizing tiger mom parenting style

A common stereotype holds Chinese mothers to be strict authoritarians, mercilessly ruling over the children with iron fists. The thought of adopting a parenting style that exerts such extreme control may be hard to think about for many European-American parents. Yet, there is the nagging … [Read more...] about Tiger Moms Eat Their Young: A Parenting Style to Avoid

Filed Under: Culture & Communication, Learning Science Tagged With: Parenting Teens

How Learning New Cultures Boosts Your Creativity

by Louise Rasmussen updated September 18, 2021

man shocked while learning new cultures

Yuck! Splashes of chicken blood and insects fly everywhere. The old Chinese woman waves the butcher knife and squirming corpse triumphantly. She flashes a toothless grin. You’re speechless. Flabbergasted. Grossed out big time. You thought you’d take a leisurely stroll in a quaint … [Read more...] about How Learning New Cultures Boosts Your Creativity

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World History Videos for Kids

by Winston Sieck updated September 12, 2021

Greek god icon for history videos for kids

Looking to elevate your kids' video watchlist a smidgen? Perhaps add in some light reading to boot? A few years ago, I decided to read a kid friendly world history book to my children (aged 7 and 10 at the time), and settled on Gombrich's, "A Little History of the World." Beyond the book, I … [Read more...] about World History Videos for Kids

Filed Under: Culture & Communication, Learning Science Tagged With: Parenting Teens

How to Tap the Advantages of Being Bicultural

by Louise Rasmussen updated September 17, 2021

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There are numerous advantages of being bicultural. Studies have shown that biculturals are more creative and enjoy greater professional success. One reason for the many advantages of being bicultural is that exposure to diverse beliefs and worldviews enables biculturals to consider different … [Read more...] about How to Tap the Advantages of Being Bicultural

Filed Under: Culture & Communication Tagged With: general, perspective-taking

3 Ways to Improve Your Cultural Intelligence

by Louise Rasmussen updated September 17, 2021

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Picture this - you’re introduced to the CEO of a French start-up that your company is in the process of acquiring. The CEO grabs your hand and leans in for some repeated lip action on your cheeks. His breath has a hint of garlic and something else you can’t identify. His grip on your hand is … [Read more...] about 3 Ways to Improve Your Cultural Intelligence

Filed Under: Culture & Communication, Popular Tagged With: general, intelligence

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