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Japanese Business Rituals That Are Difficult for Americans to Understand
September 2, 2015 by Bovee & Thill NetworkCategory: Intercultural/Diversity, Special: ArticlesComments Off on Japanese Business Rituals That Are Difficult for Americans to Understand
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See the Map Showing the 11 Nations of the United States
August 21, 2015 by Bovee & Thill Network"In his fourth book, "American Nations: A History of the Eleven Rival Regional Cultures in North America," award-winning author Colin Woodard [photo, left] identifies 11 distinct cultures that have historically divided the US...Category: Intercultural/Diversity, Special: Interactive Media, Visual CommunicationComments Off on See the Map Showing the 11 Nations of the United States
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5 Cultural Faux Pas Americans Make While Traveling Abroad
August 14, 2015 by Bovee & Thill Network"No one wants to be that offensive, insensitive tourist," declares Sarah Schmalbruch (photo, left)...Category: Intercultural/Diversity, Special: ArticlesComments Off on 5 Cultural Faux Pas Americans Make While Traveling Abroad
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11 Japanese Customs That Are Shocking to Foreigners
August 11, 2015 by Bovee & Thill Network"Japan is known for its complex rules for social behavior...Category: Intercultural/Diversity, Special: Articles, Special: InfographicsComments Off on 11 Japanese Customs That Are Shocking to Foreigners
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How ‘Lost in Translation’ Became a Lesson in Leadership
April 17, 2015 by Bovee & Thill Network"We all know we can learn more from our missteps than our successes — even though no one likes to admit when they’ve gotten something wrong," offers Eric A...Category: Intercultural/Diversity, Special: ArticlesComments Off on How ‘Lost in Translation’ Became a Lesson in Leadership
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Building Relationships in Cultures That Don’t Do Small Talk
April 14, 2015 by Bovee & Thill Network"Michael has been in Frankfurt for about a week and is really missing his home office in Chicago...Category: Intercultural/Diversity, Special: ArticlesComments Off on Building Relationships in Cultures That Don’t Do Small Talk
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Here’s How to Properly Shake Hands in 14 Different Countries
March 9, 2015 by Bovee & Thill Network"In Brazil and the United States, a firm handshake is expected...Category: Intercultural/Diversity, Special: ArticlesComments Off on Here’s How to Properly Shake Hands in 14 Different Countries
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Navigating the Cultural Minefield
March 3, 2015 by Bovee & Thill Network"When Aaron arrived in Moscow to take charge of the manufacturing plant his Israeli-owned company had just purchased, he expected to settle in quickly," reports Erin Meyer (photo, left) in a piece at BusinessInsider...Category: Intercultural/Diversity, Special: ArticlesComments Off on Navigating the Cultural Minefield
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These 8 Scales Reveal Everything You Should Know about Different Cultures
February 6, 2015 by Bovee & Thill NetworkCategory: Intercultural/Diversity, Special: ArticlesComments Off on These 8 Scales Reveal Everything You Should Know about Different Cultures
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Seven Habits of Highly Effective Intercultural Communicators
February 3, 2015 by Bovee & Thill NetworkSherwood Fleming has "identified seven communication habits of highly effective intercultural communicators ...Category: Intercultural/Diversity, Special: ArticlesComments Off on Seven Habits of Highly Effective Intercultural Communicators
