Have you ever wondered who your neighbor is? Not so much in detail, but simply who he or she is because you never see them…? In most (very) individualistic countries, people tend to keep to themselves. The Dutch are no different. Simply dropping in for a coffee in the...
What is High Context Culture? You might have heard of these words: high context culture and low context culture. But what is it and, if you’re working with different cultures, why is it important to understand the differences? In an earlier post, I discussed...
A story on Cultural Awareness It was my second trip to Guatemala. This time is also work-related. My trip covered a period of 6 days in total. I had to work on Thursday & Friday, and Monday & Tuesday. Leaving the weekend in between to myself. I hadn’t...
In this article, I will focus on the following topics within understanding “What is Individualism.” What is individualism What is collectivism Individualistic culture or individualistic society First, let’s start with a definition when answering the...
At the time of this writing, he has not yet resigned. Mr. Silvio Berlusconi. And even if he would or does, it will not make any difference to the Italian situation. The situation of (government) corruption, the general chaos in the country, and the overall debt Italy...
Cultural Awareness and the Second Primary Dimension of Culture Let’s start with a definition of Cultural Awareness: “Someone’s cultural awareness is their understanding of the differences between themselves and people from other countries or other...