Did you know that Saudi Arabia segregates people at restaurants according to gender?
Yes, it’s true, but the internet and media have been buzzing with news that the country has stopped the practice.
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Cross-Cultural Tips for Remote and Virtual Teams
With the fall out of Coronavirus making itself known on a grand scale, it's fair to say that the development of competent remote and virtual teams is now a big priority for most training departments. Adapting to a world in which &n
How the Coronavirus is Changing Global Greeting Etiquette
The COVID-19 pandemic is causing havoc across the globe. Markets are in meltdown, flights have been grounded, gatherings banned and whole countries on lock down as the world tries to slow down its spread. Of the many areas of everyday life hit by the
3 Real-life Examples of Cultural Misunderstandings in Business
Need examples of cultural misunderstandings in business? In this blog, we are going to share real-life examples of cultural misunderstandings from our cross-cultural training work. We have picked 3 examples which highlight the most common challenges
8 Bonkers Aspects of the British Communication Style
The British communication style can be tricky for some foreigners. Their complex use of indirect messages, suggestion and insinuation can be confusing – in fact, it can drive you bonkers! So, in this blog we’re going to be looking at 8 things about t
What is Cross Cultural Training?
With culturally aware professionals having a distinct advantage over their peers, cross cultural training is an essential part of any professional person's development. International businesses increasingly cite cultural competence as a core re
10 Very Cool Facts About South Korean Culture
Discover some of the more unknown aspects of South Korean culture and society! Our expert understanding of South Korea, means we can share some of the cooler facts about South Korean culture with you! The Author's favourite, is Fact No. 4! &nb
Relocating overseas can be a huge deal for expats and their families.
Where the target country encompasses a similar culture, for example, a move from the USA to the UK, then the expat might be a little less concerned about the move.
Want to learn more about negotiations in India?
Then this is the blog for you! We'll be giving you some fantastic insights into the Indian negotiation style and how you might need to adapt your approach.
‘Intercultural Competence’ is a term often used within the diversity, inclusion and cultural training fields.
What does it actually mean? Is there is an agreed definition?
Do you work with the Chinese?
Then you really need to get to grasp with the importance of face – mianzi – in Chinese culture.
Companies must do more to safeguard expatriate employees.
The majority of companies sending expatriates on overseas assignments jeopardise the safety of their employees.
Be warned! Saudi Arabia is a confusing and contradictory place at the moment.
If you’re involved in doing business in Saudi Arabia, then you need to be aware of some of the current changes taking place at a cultural level.
Work with Iranians or doing business in Iran?
Learning about another culture is much more than learning about dos and donts; it’s about understanding their values and their mindset.
Are you interested in Indian culture? Want to learn more?
Watching Indian TV shows is a fantastic way of learning about the culture, so we’ve found the best 3 on Netflix for you!
Every culture behaves in certain ways that can seem weird and wonderful to the outsider.
By way of exploring Thai culture, in this blog we’re going to be looking at some of the stranger aspects of life in Thailand.
Google Search Engine data provides a fantastic window into the cultures of different countries by giving us insights into popular online searches.
By understanding what people within that country or culture are searching for, we can start to appreciate the topics and concerns that bind them together.
Do you work with or do business with Indians? Do you sometimes find it confusing?
Well, believe us you're not the first or the last.
If you’re travelling to the Middle East on business, and want to make a good impression, then it’s important you understand behaviours which are considered rude – or even taboo.
The Middle East is a large region, made up of many different countries – and hence cultures.
Doing business in China? Then you'll be attending lots of meetings!
If you’re attending meetings in China, then it’s important to understand a little about Chinese culture and how meetings are run.
Over the past 15 years a continuous theme, which has never ceased to amaze us, has been the way in which businesses significantly underestimate the impact of cultural differences.
It typically takes something to go wrong before stakeholders take notice.
Imagine that you’re presented with an unfamiliar board game and told to play it.
Unfortunately, you don’t understand the rules and irritate the other players by making mistakes and getting things wrong.
Overall, British society tends to be quite relaxed about most things.
However, with a certain way of doing things and an emphasis on manners, Brits can become quite irritated with people who fall short of expectations.
Imagine you’ve been asked to play an unfamiliar board game and that you’re instructed to play it without any understanding of the rules.
You soon begin to irritate other players by making mistakes and getting things wrong and, after a while, the game becomes a stressful and confusing experience.