I grew up in the US but have lived in Europe for the past seven years. It's always seemed that, in general, people in the US connect based on similarities. But in my conversations in Europe, I've ...

“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 ...

In the United States, cultural differences between regions of the country are often pointed to as examples of how diverse cultural norms can lead to conflict and understanding. For instance, "New ...

My husband and I have lived part time in Mexico for 20 years. I've noticed some communication differences, like Mexicans tend to be more indirect. The people I met in Mexico also like common ...