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Going Home for Lunch

by Cate
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Photographer’s note: Ba Li Ba Gai Village Middle School (China) students heading home for lunch…

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Indirect-Direct Communication Styles

by Anamaria
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We recently talked about communication styles. The theory on cross-cultural communication styles is extensive, but I think many people are familiar with the distinction between direct and indirect communication styles…

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Ask 3 Questions to Improve Your Cross-cultural Skills

by Cate
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When I was learning how to do ethnographic research I had to develop keen observational skills…

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We’re Not Fighting, We’re Just Being Romanian

by Anamaria
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I’ve been doing a lot of reflecting lately, especially during the winter break. Some of you may already know that my house was full of family for Christmas: the Romanian side of the family. My side of the family…

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Cultural Differences Related to Appointments & Deadlines

by Cate
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One of the cross-cultural blogs I read is Cindy King’s. Cindy is originally from the Bahamas and has lived and worked in several European countries, including France, where she currently lives. Even though her focus is business, Cindy’s insights into issues of culture are very relevant to educators….

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Friday Foto :: Mauritanian Village Classroom

by Cate
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From Flickr: We visited a small school in a remote fishing village on the Atlantic coast. There were very few teaching aids, just a chalkboard, but the children and 2 teachers seemed enthusiastic. These 3 were fascinated by my hairy legs.

Photos by :: John Spooner
Are you from, or have to been to, Mauritania? What was [...]

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Why I Don’t Have a Favorite Teacher

by Anamaria
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A few weeks ago a colleague asked if she could interview me for a grad school project. There was only one interview question: Who was your favorite teacher and why? At first, the question did not seem to be very difficult…

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Still Need a Holdiay Gift? Here are 7 Ideas.

by Cate
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Looking for a holiday gift that’s fun and fosters cultural awareness?

Look no further! Here are 7 ideas for the culturally curious kid, teen or adult on your gift-giving list, each for $20 (US) or less.

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Holiday Gift Guide for 2009 – err, I Mean 2008

by Cate
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I have a confession.

A month ago – heck, even a week ago – I had grandiose plans of creating a 2009 Holiday Gift Guide for the Culturally Curious. Kinda like last year’s Cultural Gift Guide but, you know, more grandiose.

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