Cultural Awareness: Grief and Death in Arab Culture
Cultural Awareness: What are the cultural and religious rituals of grief and death in Arab culture? What do you do and say to express condolences?
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March 18, 2019
Tears Falling in Mosques, Synagogues, Temples, and Churches
It doesn't matter where these tragedies take place—inside of mosques, synagogues, temples, or churches—my heart grieves deeply.
March 15, 2019
My Life as a Cultural Thread Collector
Why do I call myself "The Cultural Story-Weaver"? My stories are a tapestry. My writing–my storytelling—is a weaver’s loom. My words are threads.
March 13, 2019
Who Hunts for Thongs in the Kitchen Sink?!
Living with a non-native English speaker is filled with fun and laughter. This language blooper sets the stage for an entertaining dinner conversation!
March 11, 2019
Preparing to Welcome the International Student
An interview with a family in America as they prepare to welcome an international student into their home. Follow their journey as they "Weave Cultures"!
March 9, 2019
‘Oh, the Places We Will Go!’
The fortune cookie read, "You will step foot on the soil of many lands." Little did I know that would be true. Yet, so many more foreign lands still to see!
March 6, 2019
Cultural Blooper: Why did you put the rug there?!
One hard cultural lesson leads to another hard cultural lesson—full of embarrassment and laughter. Thankfully, this one happens just "in time"!
March 4, 2019