Cooperating, Translating, Negotiating: Revealing Colonial Traces in Our Exchanges
Colonialism is not just a matter of dates and history books. It lingers in bodies, in languages, in institutions, sometimes visible,...
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Pause or Performance? The Hidden Codes Behind Lunch Breaks
At first glance, lunch breaks might seem like a universal ritual: you sit down, you eat, you get back to work or class. But in reality,...
Aug 52 min read
When the Body Misfires: Cross-Cultural Misunderstandings in Nonverbal Communication
There’s that misunderstood smile. That muffled laugh that makes people cringe. That glance that drifts away at the worst moment. Or...
Jun 302 min read
Our invisible bubbles
Have you ever noticed that some people tend to stand just a little closer… or a little farther away? This small, often unconscious...
Jun 103 min read
Love Without Borders? When Relationships Challenge Cultural Lines
We often hear that love knows no borders. But in reality, love is not always free to go where it pleases. In many societies, it’s...
May 202 min read
Strangers Among Us: What Our Cultures Reveal About How We See Others
There’s no single way to view a foreigner. Instead, there are countless filters — shaped by history, language, geography, and social...
May 122 min read
Tik Tok, Tik Tok
"Oh, that story is ancient—it’s from three years ago!" "Three years? That’s not old at all!" Ever had this conversation? Well, it...
Apr 132 min read
Bam! The Secret Genius of Onomatopoeias
Ah, onomatopoeias! Those playful little words that jump into our conversations, adding just the right touch of sound. You thought they...
Apr 42 min read
Insults and Prejudice: What Our Words Really Say About Us
⚠️ Warning: This article contains insults and potentially offensive expressions used for cultural analysis purposes. Reader discretion...
Mar 272 min read
Work, Hustle, and Culture Clashes: What Professionalism Means Around the World
Professionalism—it sounds like a universal concept, doesn’t it? Yet, what defines a “model employee” in one country might seem excessive...
Mar 173 min read