Navigate Across Borders
We explore the real stories and strategies of ambitious professionals and expats from different countries. They have figured out how to decode cultures and succeed worldwide.
We will also give locals who work and interact with international teams or friends the opportunity to share their perspectives on how they successfully communicate and work across cultures.
Navigate Across Borders
10 - Cross-Cultural Lessons: An American Educator's Journey from Seattle to India
In this episode, I chat with Rachel Eels, an international teacher from the US who’s lived and worked across Germany, Lebanon, Congo, India, and the U.S. She shares how she’s picked up cultural habits across the countries she’s lived in, experienced cultural misunderstandings, and learned what it really takes to adapt in different cultures.
Rachel also talks about how clothing, hierarchy, greetings, and even giving directions can mean totally different things depending on where you are. We will discover how Rachel has learned to read between the lines, ask better questions, and stay curious.
If you work across cultures or are simply curious about different cultures this podcast is for you.
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Chapters
00:00
Cultural Journeys: An Introduction to Rachel Eels
02:58
Adapting to New Cultures: Clothing and Traditions
06:11
Understanding Regional Differences: Work and Dress Codes
08:55
Navigating Communication Styles Across Cultures
11:58
Cultural Nuances: Conflict Resolution and Social Interactions
14:45
The Importance of Personal Connections in Different Cultures
17:57
Mistakes and Learning: Cultural Faux Pas
21:00
The Role of Formality in Communication and Dress
24:00
Conclusion: Embracing Cultural Awareness
Navigate Across Borders is a podcast where you hear about the real-life stories of ambitious professionals and expats from different countries. Whether they’re working with international teams or living with someone from a different culture, they will explain how they build cross-cultural connections.
Who am?
I’m Dorothée Chareyron, a French expat & global educator who has lived and worked in Asia since 2004. I’m now based in Bangalore, India.
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