Does it matter with whom I drink my morning coffee?

A few (even badly pronounced) words can go a long way.

“Is it safe and respectful to contribute now?”

The way we express emotions differs across cultures. What does Sarah’s laugh tell you?

Why do caring statements by people from other cultures sound so uncaring to me?

How can permission questions help leaders in an Asian context?

Your culture’s ideal student may differ from someone else’s.

Our new cross-cultural cards can help you reflect and grow in your work with those from other cultures.

How “common” is common sense?

A beginner’s take on Mandarin words and context.

Online parent/teacher conferences are hard enough - but what if you’re communicating across cultures?

Initiative = confidence? How to make contributing safer.

A common Chinese greeting that shows care.

Customer service teams in international schools can show care in tangible ways.

Encouraging attendance and participation from Asian parents.

“My Thai colleague smiles and says yes. But is she really saying yes?” Cultures have different ways of communicating.

How can Chinese leaders work well with their international teams? And how can international leaders work well with Chinese team members?

Is it ok to talk about politics or religion with someone you’ve just met? What about their family background? This differs by culture.

Living internationally is hard but also rewarding for children. How can teachers and parents increase the gains and help them learn form the challenges?

Asian leaders have strengths that get things done. How can they also strategise and work best with their international teams?