Another way in which communication can differ across cultures is differences in the meaning and appropriateness of expressing certain emotions. For example, when people see someone smiling broadly, ...

Next time you are having a conversation with someone, notice how much of the content is communicated without words. Let’s say your boss calls you to her office, hands you your evaluation report, and ...

Communicating across cultures can be challenging, especially when that communication is happening at a distance or online, as so many interactions are right now. The Center for International Affairs ...

You are having dinner with friends, and the conversation is lively. Do your hands join the chat, or do they stay focused on ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. I often encounter talented professionals, who have all the traits and skills to lead effectively, who tell me that working with people ...

A SUNY Cortland panel discussion on communication across cultures will examine ways in which two people can have different understandings of time, historical events and word meanings even when they ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Laura Brown writes about business communication. What does the rest of the business world think of U.S. communication style? And ...

In an age of global business, cultural misunderstandings can make or break deals worth millions. This is something I understand well from navigating the challenging transition from Egyptian ...

Nearly every workplace is made up of employees who come from different cultures. To succeed in these cross-cultural business settings, you have to understand the differences in how people from other ...