“My spouse and I come from different cultural backgrounds, with different perspectives, upbringings, and experiences. We love each other, but our biggest cultural divide is how we communicate. Since ...

This post was written by Alison Fernandes, research affiliate at the Department of Psychology, Monk Prayogshala. Communication serves as the cornerstone of human interaction, intricately shaped by ...

Culture may or may not be a relevant factor in intercultural communications for people globally. In this study, Professor Stadler from Doshisha University examines the relevance of intercultural ...

We all have an internal list of those we still don't understand, let alone appreciate. We all have biases, even prejudices, toward specific groups. In our workshops we ask people to gather in pairs ...

In today's global business environment, it's easy to "put your foot in your mouth" with an expression or behavior that can be misinterpreted. In a very crowded store in Paris, one elderly woman bumped ...

Differences in culture contribute to the rich vibrancy of America's own unique culture. These differences can present challenges in the workplace, however. People's communication styles and ways of ...

In a globalized world, cultural dexterity is a strategic necessity. Why do so many global projects falter? Often, it isn’t because executives misread market data or underestimate competitors; it’s ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. “No.” It's one of the most commonly used words in any language, but people’s willingness to ...

Cross-cultural communication in the workplace opens the door for potential misunderstanding of both spoken words and nonverbal communication. The way employees interact and communicate with one ...