German interculturalist Sven Dinklage, who has lived in Brazil since 1998, noticed that intercultural sensitivity could be improved in the society as a whole, perhaps
Calling strangers in riding gear in the Western US “cowboys”, refusing food in China, letting out the warm water from the bathtub of my Japanese
“Kiss, Bow, Or Shake Hands”, is actually the title of a book that reviews various business practices and forms of greetings in about 60 countries.
Diversity is on the rise in all fields and intercultural competence is becoming more and more of a buzz word. It is acknowledged widely that intercultural competence,
A few months ago, I got a call from my friend Susan. Susan has been the headmistress of a large school in a popular suburb
The ability to adopt an international style of communication and demonstrate deep cultural understanding when participating in cross-cultural business negotiations can make the difference between
As the intercultural profession develops and matures by each passing year, the list of resources for intercultural work keeps growing. Books, articles, journals and research
1. What was your childhood dream? To work like Albert Schweitzer, a doctor, somewhere in the jungle with and for natives. 2. What is your
Have you ever wondered about what professional backgrounds your colleagues in the intercultural field come from? Or what motivates them to work in the intercultural
Having lived abroad for half my life, I tend to look at life through a bicultural lens, which is a great advantage for properly integrating
