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Nicaragua

Understanding Time, Reliability, and Class in Nicaraguan Culture, Part 2

In the previous article in this series, Bill Drake explained “The Lateness Phenomenon” among Nicaraguans. Click here to read Part 1 of “Understanding Time, Reliability, and Class in Nicaraguan Culture.”…

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Asia

The Underbelly of South Korea: A Woman’s View

The Underbelly of South Korea: A Woman’s View Perfect bodies, diamante-trimmed thongs, contortionist-like moves… This was the initial visual picture that my mind generated when I heard about the 7…

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Belize

A Belizean Mayor’s Advice for Expats

“In the county of Belize, including Ambergris Caye, we welcome people from all walks of life with open arms. Presently, we have a mixture of all races, like a melting…

Your Escape Plan

Czech Republic: Understanding Risk Aversion Among Your Subordinates

In cultures where risk and uncertainty are well-tolerated, such as the US, the relationship between managers and subordinates is based on two-way communication and a degree of trust. In risk-averse…

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Your Escape Plan

Managing Culture Shock in Malaysia

Managing Culture Shock in Malaysia One of the first things that will become clear shortly after your arrival in Malaysia is that there are many new rules and that you…

Your Escape Plan

Paris in a Nutshell

Central Paris, with a population of 2.1 million people (2005 statistics), has a very small area of just under 100 square kilometers. No corner is farther than six miles from…