Seasoned globetrotters are able to adapt to new cultures efficiently. It's not easy to do so. Learning to function within a new culture can be hard. Given the mass of potentially relevant information to try to digest, you might be tempted to give up before getting started. Yet, you can build your … [Read more...] about Seasoned Globetrotters Know What They Need to Know About New Cultures
The Aging Brain Is More Malleable Than Previously Believed
There is growing evidence that, beyond what was previously believed, the adult human brain is remarkably flexible and capable of new feats -- even in the last decades of life. In fact, new experiences can trigger major physical changes in the aging brain within just a few days, and certain … [Read more...] about The Aging Brain Is More Malleable Than Previously Believed
Afghan Values of Honor and Respect
Honor and respect are fundamental Afghan values. Yet, a recent study found subtle differences in how Afghans in different groups and situations interpret honor. Also, the conceptions of honor and respect as held among Afghans do not necessarily correspond with neighboring American concepts. The … [Read more...] about Afghan Values of Honor and Respect
Cross-Cultural Perspective Taking
Can we really ‘put ourselves in the shoes’ of someone who has a different cultural background? Can we truly take a cultural perspective? The success of so many of our daily interactions depends on our ability to make sense of other people’s point of view—figuring out why they do the things they do … [Read more...] about Cross-Cultural Perspective Taking
Cultural Chameleons Blend in by Showing True Colors
Some people know a lot about a single foreign culture. They have lived in the region for a significant period, become fluent in the language, and developed a nuanced understanding about how the society works. These regional experts have made a second cultural home for themselves. There are … [Read more...] about Cultural Chameleons Blend in by Showing True Colors
7 Habits of Cross-Cultural Experts
If you’re among the increasing number of people who traverse the globe to make a living or fulfill your life’s mission, you can learn from cross-cultural experts. What is cross-cultural expertise? Cross-cultural experts can understand and engage people from a wide variety of cultures to achieve … [Read more...] about 7 Habits of Cross-Cultural Experts