“Attention passengers, would the person who lost the purple reading glasses in the purple sequinned case please identify him or herself to the flight attendant. “They’re mine” announced my strapping, 6 foot tall husband, to the amusement and snickers of the travelers around us. Even my 9 year old son, who recently gave me his…
DetailsMy mom had been to the rehab center six times already and never noticed the wall-sized, beautiful tank with exotic fish just opposite the main entrance. My nine year old nephew ran right toward it the first time he walked in the door. I didn’t notice the raised lip on the sewer cover, yet it…
DetailsI found this to be a fantastic approach to Multicultural Marketing in today’s global world. Readily recognizable Telemundo announcer, Andres Cantor, but in English, and great underlying connection to World Cup right now. I’d be curious to know the intended target audience for the ad and the response, but it strikes me as an ad that…
DetailsAfter all of the build up, there was no way Dillon was going to miss trying a hot dog in Paris. “A foot long, on a full baguette, and covered with cheese,” I recalled from my high school exchange trip. “Sometimes with French Fries stuffed right into the bun!” added my husband. “It lived up…
Details“Know thyself” is one of the first tenets of good Intercultural Communications, but it also can be the source of life’s inspiration, as has been for fitness professional Hemalayaa Behl. Hemalayaa (her professional name, a la Madonna and Beyonce) has infused yoga she learned from her father growing up with elements of Indian dances such…
DetailsI caught this version of Tracy Chapman’s “Give Me One Reason” on the radio today, that she did with Eric Clapton, and it was great. Her sultry tones complemented by his distinctive blues guitar were wonderful. Each was able to bring her/his unique style to the table to produce a fantastic product in a spirit…
DetailsI was taking a trip recently to a city where I’d heard an old friend (Maureen Popkin Chiquet) from middle school had settled, so I looked her up. Turns out she’s the Global CEO for Chanel and was Glamour magazine’s Fashion Woman of the year in 2008. Oohh…so women DO actually work and hold down careers! I’d…
DetailsIntercultural Talk had a chance to catch up today with Lynn Walker, Interim President at Truman College in Chicago, to talk about how she draws upon intercultural communications skills to lead a 10,000+ student organization with students from over 100 different countries. Her leadership role requires the ability to shift from speaking to administrators, students, community members,…
DetailsThe traditional Jewish sandwich is a corned beef on rye, right? It was actually our (not Jewish) Parisian host who told us about Sascha Finkelsztajn’s. Having been to a Jewish seder in Brazil and with a nod to his burgeoning Jewish cultural identity, 9 year old Dillon said it would be fun to try a bagel…
DetailsSome people say they have the “whole world in their hands.” I say the world has it’s hands on me, and it’s calling out for connection! Did you ever notice that when you plan conversations in your head, when you control both sides, they seem to go much better? That’s because real life experience isn’t…
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