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"Oh, that story is ancient—it’s from three years ago!" "Three years? That’s not old at all!" Ever had this conversation? Well, it...
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Bam! The Secret Genius of Onomatopoeias
Ah, onomatopoeias! Those playful little words that jump into our conversations, adding just the right touch of sound. You thought they...
Apr 42 min read
Insults and Prejudice: What Our Words Really Say About Us
⚠️ Warning: This article contains insults and potentially offensive expressions used for cultural analysis purposes. Reader discretion...
Mar 272 min read
Work, Hustle, and Culture Clashes: What Professionalism Means Around the World
Professionalism—it sounds like a universal concept, doesn’t it? Yet, what defines a “model employee” in one country might seem excessive...
Mar 173 min read
Customer Service Around the World: Expectations, Differences, and Cultural Reactions
Picture yourself stepping into a store in Japan: an employee bows slightly, welcomes you with a warm smile, and provides impeccable...
Mar 103 min read
Don't Judge a Book by Its Cover—Or Should You? How Dress Choices Shape Credibility Across Cultures
Imagine walking into an important business meeting in Japan wearing jeans and sneakers. Now, picture the same scenario in a Silicon...
Mar 52 min read
Compliments: When and Where to give them ?
Whether you are here out of curiosity or a passion for human interactions, know that you are a remarkable person, and this text is...
Feb 253 min read
Hierarchy: Between Respect and Challenge
Our perception of challenging authority varies from person to person. What may seem offensive, disrespectful, or even subversive to one...
Feb 193 min read
When Humor Makes People Frown
Humor is a double-edged sword: it can provoke laughter or cause misunderstanding, even indignation. A joke that delights an audience in...
Feb 123 min read
Adulthood and Post-Secondary studies: Between Social Perceptions and Legal Frameworks
What does it truly mean to be an adult? Is it merely a question of age, a set of concrete responsibilities, or a mindset shaped by...
Feb 64 min read