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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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Who’s Flying The Plane?

by Anamaria
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Although this is not a cross-cultural communication book, many of the things Vedantam addresses in the book could explain why cross-cultural interactions are so tricky. And incredibly challenging. And exhausting. Let me explain.

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@CateBrubaker’s Twitter Interview with @CindyKing

by Cate

My interview with Cindy King is today! The interview is conducted in two parts…

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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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New Resources, a Book Project and an Interview

by Cate
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Happy New Year!

We had a wonderful holiday filled with family, relaxing, and fun. If you also celebrated a holiday in December, we hope yours was just as fabulous. So now it’s January 2010! And we’re excited to share a few updates with you…

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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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How an International Teacher Changed My Life

by Anamaria
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When I was in 9th grade in Romania, an international teacher from the U.S. walked into my classroom and changed my life. His name was John, and my classmates and I absolutely loved him.

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