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Global Experiences Blog
Here on CultureComms' Global Experiences Blog, you’ll find stories, thoughts, and insights about how we all connect across cultures. It’s a place to kick back, reflect, and maybe even laugh at some of the quirky, awkward, or sometimes hilarious moments that happen when we try to navigate different ways of thinking and living. Whether you’re interacting with people from new cultures for the first time or a seasoned traveler, you'll feel like you're chatting with a friend over coffee!
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Global Corporate English: Today’s Latin? And How AI is Reinforcing It
AI language systems disproportionately reflect global expat culture. As more of humanity is starting to use AI, AI is reinforcing the standarization of Global Corporate English, diluting regional voices and cultures. Will the bubble burst?
adamraelson
Dec 23, 20254 min read
Superiority or Inferiority Complexes? Collective Self-Perceptions and Global Business
Every culture develops its own narrative about its place in the world. Some countries carry a strong sense of global influence. Others hold legacies of being overlooked, dominated, or underestimated. Over time, these collective experiences shape how people may subconsciously behave in multinational business environments.
adamraelson
Nov 16, 20253 min read
The Language We Don’t Use: What’s Taboo at Work in Different Cultures
Every culture has topics that are off-limits, awkward, or simply not done. However, what’s taboo in one culture's workplace can be perfectly normal in another. Here are a 5 examples where global norms collide in the workplace.
adamraelson
Sep 20, 20252 min read
What Is “Global Culture”? And Are You a Part of It?
In global corporations, start-ups, and expat communities, people from vastly different backgrounds often begin to act, lead, and communicate in surprisingly similar ways. And maybe this includes you. So, is there such a thing as a “global culture” and are you a part of it?
adamraelson
Apr 19, 20253 min read
What the Scandinavian Concept of Janteloven Can Teach Global Leaders
Loosely translated as The Law of Jante, this invisible rulebook ultimately says: “Don’t think you’re better than anyone else.”
adamraelson
Apr 17, 20254 min read
Sayings with Soul: What Cultures Value, in Their Own Words
Proverbs and sayings may seem like throwaway phrases, but often, they reveal how people think, communicate, and relate to the world around them. Let’s unpack the wisdom of old sayings to find insight into cultural values in which they originated.
adamraelson
Apr 14, 20255 min read
Karma, Meritocracy, and More. Where Indian and U.S. Business Culture Overlap
How certain core cultural values, like karma and meritocracy, align strikingly to drive professional success in India and the United States.
adamraelson
Mar 14, 20253 min read
From Far North to Far East. A Norwegian's Experience Living and Studying in Japan
Meet Axel Julsrud, a Norwegian student who has been living in Japan for the past three years.
adamraelson
Mar 5, 20255 min read
Trump and America: A Cultural Perspective for Europeans
Discover why Trump resonates with so many U.S. Americans but baffles so many Europeans. Cultural clashes in leadership, influence, and more.
adamraelson
Feb 21, 20254 min read
From Ukraine to the World: What You Need to Know About Strengthening Working Relationships with Ukrainians
As Ukrainians increasingly join global workplaces, understanding their communication styles and professional dynamics is vital.
adamraelson
Jan 24, 20255 min read
“They’re Cold, They’re Warm…”: Rethinking the Cultural Perceptions of Emotional Restraint
Discover how emotional restraint shapes cultural perceptions and influences our interactions across the globe.
adamraelson
Jan 6, 20254 min read
War, Politics, and Peace at Work: How to Keep Teams United When Global Events Threaten to Divide Us
In a world that often feels torn by conflict, how can leaders unite teams to foster peace? Explore how to navigate division in the workplace
adamraelson
Dec 18, 20243 min read
Why Leaders in Global Companies Must Understand Geopolitics
Navigating the complexity of geopolitics effectively is essential for leaders stepping into global roles to build trust and earn respect.
adamraelson
Dec 11, 20243 min read
7 Tips on How Curiosity and Adaptability Can Transform Your Global Connections
7 easily actionable tips to improve intercultural communication and work more effectively with people from around the world.
adamraelson
Dec 5, 20243 min read
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