This post was written by Alison Fernandes, research affiliate at the Department of Psychology, Monk Prayogshala. Communication serves as the cornerstone of human interaction, intricately shaped by ...

“No.” It's one of the most commonly used words in any language, but people’s willingness to openly voice disagreement varies by the cultural norms of their backgrounds. These differences matter ...

As markets globalize, the ability to bridge cultural gaps has evolved from a “nice to have” soft skill into a core strategic asset.

In the grand tapestry of Americana, the invisible line dividing North and South stitches together a patchwork of starkly divergent cultural landscapes. Whether it's an affinity for sweet tea or a ...

Why do so many global projects falter? Often, it isn’t because executives misread market data or underestimate competitors; it’s because they misread each other. Cross‑cultural communication is less ...

“My spouse and I come from different cultural backgrounds, with different perspectives, upbringings, and experiences. We love each other, but our biggest cultural divide is how we communicate. Since ...

These subtleties can lead to communication breakdowns if they go unrecognized. A brief email that seems efficient in one culture may appear abrupt in another.

Cultural contexts can make or break your customer experience. Does your client portfolio include customers from abroad or do you expect it to in the future? If so, it’s important to apply cultural ...

In a world radically changed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the way we communicate in the workplace has been permanently altered with the integration of online communication platforms. Effective ...