This post is part 1 of a series of two interviews. Feeling safe and at home in our environment is a basic human need, one necessary for survival. Once upon a time, survival required being able to read ...

Empathy is a vital tool to communicate, collaborate and create with colleagues or customers from other cultures by overcoming cross-cultural barriers. Empathy—understanding how others feel—is ...

We all admire wise people, don’t we? Whether it’s a thoughtful teacher, a compassionate doctor, or an elder in the community, we recognise wisdom when we see it. But have you ever thought about how ...

This week on Polygon, we’re looking at how cultural differences affect media in a special issue called Culture Shock. From text localization to character design, religious considerations to censorship ...

We all have an internal list of those we still don't understand, let alone appreciate. We all have biases, even prejudices, toward specific groups. In our workshops we ask people to gather in pairs ...

In today's interconnected world, global companies are increasingly common. Expanding into diverse regions presents opportunities for growth and market reach. However, this expansion poses a ...

What does how you load the dishwasher have to do with dealing with emotions and cultural differences? Research says there’s more to it than you think. Do you and your better half argue about how to ...

Large cross-cultural studies of human psychology—attempts to document our geographically varying ways of thinking, feeling, and behaving around the world—are becoming more common. Also becoming more ...

(The Conversation) — Celebrities and businesses have drawn criticism for cultural appropriation. An expert provides guidance on when it is sharing another culture out of appreciation and when it is ...