Hello! This greeting is the start of many conversations, and if you’re speaking with…
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AdvicePeople
7 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started Learning a New Language
by Calli Zarpasby Calli ZarpasMy language-learning journey started when I was about three years old when my parents…
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If you’re wondering how to learn a language fast and fluently, exercise could be…
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AdviceCulture
The Connection Between Creativity and Cross-Cultural Experiences
by Calli Zarpasby Calli ZarpasWhen I was in Morocco, I got to stargaze in the Sahara desert and…
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Before you get out there and start mingling merrily, it pays to know a little cultural etiquette. Our international guide to party protocol will help you raise a glass in the most common languages and understand how to rub elbows without committing a faux pas.
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When you’re popping into a holiday party, it’s considerate to bring a gift for the host or hostess. Many people choose flowers since they’re a beautiful and gracious way to extend thanks, but different flowers can have different meanings across cultures. In South Africa for instance, it’s customary to give flowers during the holidays, but in Egypt, they are only appropriate as gifts when attending a funeral.
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Thoughtfulness and a little cultural sensitivity translate well in any language. We may have…
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Raise a glass We think celebratory phrases are like champagne: Always good to have…
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What better time to get a jolt of motivation than now, when resolutions seem…
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When it comes to welcoming in the new year, the possibilities are endless.