These days it is hard to believe that people in ancient times were consumed by religion. Each single conduct had its own religious meaning. Daily chores were soaked with rituals. Nothing stayed without it as ancient tribes lived in a world of fear of massive number of unexplained events and unforeseen nature phenomena, for instance: a simple river flooding could be interpreted as a sign from beyond. An Ancient Norse protected their households from lightning strikes by gathering acorns since the oak was the symbol of Thor. Other societies were also extremely superstitious. The Ancient Romans believed that both animate and inanimate objects were hosts to numina (divine presence). Therefore, it is quite obvious that also between Tigris and Euphrates rivers people’s lives were revolving around pantheon of gods.
Czytaj dalej God of the dayMind the cultural gap
Dealing with international clients in multinational corporation? Or maybe you swing into action with your new international business? In any case, you should bear in mind that cultural stereotypes and generalization can get you into trouble. If you rack your brain how to work with people from other cultures in such a way that it won’t jeopardize business relationships and possible contracts, this article will provide a dash of insight into some strategies to cross cultural communication.
Czytaj dalej Mind the cultural gapHow do you take your morning cup of Joe?
Who doesn’t love coffee? After all, it’s so easy to rejoice in those hot delicious beverages like a fine viscous strong and dark as devil cup of Italian Espresso or in an angelic gentle fluffy and velvety in taste Cappuccino.
Czytaj dalej How do you take your morning cup of Joe?Ponglish – desperation level: hard.
New in the city
Culture shock experienced by each emigrant is a situation in which he or she must confront their language capabilities with the realities of the country they happen to be found. The natural instinct is to look for places which are teeming with compatriots and where they can hear wall to wall native speech.
Czytaj dalej Ponglish – desperation level: hard.