Japanese versus Western culture What is considered Western culture? First a list of what we (here at Culture Matters) consider Western countries (possibly skipping a couple): Canada USA UK Netherlands Scandinavia France Germany Northern Italy (not the south, which has...

Uncovering the Hidden Depths of Cultural Differences in Business: A Fish Out of Water's Perspective The metaphor of a fish out of water is often used to describe a feeling of discomfort or unfamiliarity in a new environment. However, when it comes to...

It's Culture Stupid [4-mins read] In an earlier article called Nine Signs, You're Not Getting it, I wrote about 9 signs showing that people who work internationally don't always realize that they should pay attention to cultural differences. Not getting what? That...