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The Rainbow in Translation 7 Facts About Colors in Other Languages

Published On - November 27, 2016

Alicja Brady Culture, Language Blog, Marketing

7 Facts About Colors in Other Languages

A rose is a rose by any other name . . . but would it still be red in any other language? We all have the same eyes, of course. But different languages classify colours differently, and that influences the way people from different cultures perceive the same colour. Want to learn more? Here are ...

Nonverbal Communication Across Cultures How to Offend And Confuse People Around the World Without Saying a Word

Published On - June 17, 2016

Richard Brooks Culture, Language Blog

How to Offend And Confuse People Around the World Without Saying a Word

Everyone knows it takes more than words to communicate effectively. In fact, more than 65% of social meanings are translated nonverbally, according to anthropologist Edward T. Hall. Think nonverbal communication is universal? Think again! Here are 5 ways to offend and confuse people around the world...

Culture Guide for Businesses Expanding Internationally

Published On - June 8, 2015

Richard Brooks Business Guide, Culture, Guides & Tips, Inside Track, Language BlogTags: Business, Guide, Marketing

Culture Guide for International Business

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Published On - March 31, 2015

Richard Brooks Business Guide, Culture, Inside TrackTags: Business Guide, localisation

Guide for Small Businesses Expanding Internationally

Expanding internationally is often seen as the Holy Grail for successful businesses. After all, from Amazon to Ikea, virtually all of the biggest companies in the world operate on a global level. Potential benefits include increased revenue, sustainable long-term growth and a wider range of customer...

Published On - October 11, 2013

Richard Brooks Culture, Language Blog

Fall Festivals Around the World

It’s official- autumn is here! Planning on taking a vacation soon? Here are 5 of the best fall festivals (or festivals that take place in the fall) from around the world: What: River Festivals Where: Laos and Thailand When: During the full moon at the end of the rainy season, in late October o...

Published On - November 21, 2008

Alicja Brady Culture, Language BlogTags: Language

Small Talk- More than Just Monkey Business

For most primates, grooming is the number-one social behaviour. We’ve all seen nature shows on TV that show a band of chimps combing through one another’s other’s fur. However, among humans, picking fleas off your neighbour’s scalp is generally considered anti-social behaviour. Instead, we b...