Mohammed is a pseudonym of a real character through whom I will tell the collective stories of zero-gen daters, immigrants, and refugees who must navigate unfamiliar cultures. Mohammed had never ...

Picture this: you’re trying to be polite, respectful, and culturally aware, but somehow you’ve just insulted an entire room of people, ordered something completely inappropriate for dinner, or ...

With so many people with contrasting cultural traditions now living in Lancaster, it’s not surprising to see situations where cultural misunderstandings arise in everyday life. One such situation ...

As a teenager fresh from China, Zitong Jia never intended to become a social media phenomenon. She arrived in the United States at fifteen to attend high school, armed with curiosity and the everyday ...

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 ...

In a recent column you made the statement, "While discrimination is illegal, it's far from over." I contend that discrimination, as defined by my dictionary, means: a) to make a clear distinction; ...

When I was living in Kenya, I learned a lot about animals and conservation, and I also learned about people and culture, sometimes through my own horribly embarrassing mistakes. I told you about one ...

US 1st Lieutenant Michael Friedman (C) of 3rd Platoon, Delta Coy. leads a joint security patrol with members of the Afghan National Army (ANA) at Nevay-deh village in Kandahar province on September 5, ...