Why Being Anti-Science is Now Part of Many Rural American’s Identities

by Debbie / January 3, 2023 / Uncategorized

Cultural differences aren’t just between people from different nationalities or races. They can also be between people living in different regions of the same country. Understanding those differences can be ...

When Culture Doesn’t Translate

by Debbie / December 1, 2022 / Uncategorized

Anytime I have a discussion with a group or organization that needs to engage across cultural differences people want to know which group should adapt to the other. It’s a ...

“Excuse me!”

by Debbie / November 14, 2022 / Uncategorized

Several years ago I met a teacher from an Asian country and was teaching her language here in the States. As we talked, she asked me about the meaning of ...

Understanding Traffic From an Intercultural Perspective

by Debbie / June 28, 2022 / Uncategorized

Driving in different cultural contexts can create a great deal of stress and frustration. Why do we get so angry about how other people drive? How does culture influence our ...

Why Diversity Programs Fail

by Debbie / April 25, 2022 / Uncategorized

I have posted other articles on why diversity programs fail. This one is helpful in that it not only explains what isn’t working, it also points to research indicating some ...

Ten Principles for Embracing Productive Conflict

by Debbie / March 11, 2022 / Uncategorized

And another good article focused on having conversations around conflict, particularly on the university campus.

Really Listening

by Debbie / March 11, 2022 / Uncategorized

Listening, really listening, is hard, especially when we disagree with someone. This article talks about how to develop our ability to listen well in situations where we disagree. These are ...

White Right: Meeting the Enemy

by Debbie / November 6, 2021 / Uncategorized

Brilliant documentary by Muslim woman who chose to go and meet and even befriend White Nationalists and Neo Nazis. White Right: Meeting the Enemy You can most likely find it ...

A New Culture Through the Eyes of a Child

by Debbie / October 15, 2021 / Uncategorized

Moving into a new culture is challenging for anyone but especially for children. Children can be overwhelmed by conflicting emotions that they do not understand and that they find difficult ...

How a Cartoon Grandma Helped Latinos in Maryland Get Vaccinated

by Debbie / August 15, 2021 / Uncategorized

Another good example of how important understanding culture is in dealing with healthcare issues.

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