Is Thermal Shock a Part of Culture Shock?
When you move to a foreign country, you encounter culture shock. The climate, especially if extreme, can lead to major thermal shock!
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July 22, 2019
Where in the World Do You Pay to Pee?!
I walked up to the door of the gas station and saw the sign. I turned around. Others arriving at the toilet entrance were also making a U-turn.
June 12, 2019
‘Spottin’—What in the World is That?
A French family in the American countryside discovers another local cultural form of entertainment—"spottin." What in the world is that?
May 14, 2019
‘Counting Camo’—Do You Want to Play a Cultural Game?
A French family in rural Pennsylvania has culture shock. They entertain themselves with a fun cultural game called "Counting Camo."
April 29, 2019
How to Grow and Cultivate Cultural Learning?
Is it possible to become a "Cultural Learner"? What can we do to build our cultural awareness, understanding, and appreciation?
April 4, 2019
What is a ‘Cultural Learner’ and a ‘Cultural Critic’?
Am I a "Cultural Learner" or a "Cultural Critic"? Do I judge and criticize cultures and people who are different from me or do I learn from them?
April 3, 2019
Why is it Important to Develop Cultural Awareness?
What is cultural awareness? What are the different degrees and stages? How can I develop cultural awareness and expand my global tapestry—right where I am?
April 2, 2019