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D Chareyron @navigateborders.bsky.social · Jul 28

US-born midwife & business owner Augustine Colebrook shares the single mindset shift she picked up overseas that totally rewired how she sees the US 🇺🇸

What was your ‘aha’ culture moment when you went abroad? Tell us below ⤵️

#crossculture #podcast #culturalintelligence #crossculturalbehaviors

D Chareyron @navigateborders.bsky.social · Jul 25

🤔 Can culture shape how we make decisions?
Take this quick quiz to find out what low individualism really means in Indian culture 🇮🇳
Do you usually make decisions alone or with a group?
Share in the comments!

#podcast #learnsomethingnew #india #culture #crossculture #quiz

D Chareyron @navigateborders.bsky.social · Jul 24

Some cultural insights about Nigeria if you go there for work.
Have you worked in a culture where relationships matter more than rules? Share your experience!
Listen to Navigate Across Borders podcast for more cultural insights.

#nigeria #workinnigeria #expat #crosscultural podcast

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D Chareyron @navigateborders.bsky.social · Jul 23

Here are some useful cultural insights about Malaysia 🇲🇾 If you go there for work.
💬 Have you ever worked in a culture where keeping your word was very important ?
Share in the comments.

Listen to Navigate Across Borders podcast for more cultural insights.
#crosscultural #podcast #malaysia

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D Chareyron @navigateborders.bsky.social · Jul 21

New podcast episode is out NOW on Navigate Across Borders!
Janeth, a Mexican/American educator shares her unique journey growing up between Mexico and Texas. We also discover what her recent move to India has taught her.
👉 Share your multicultural journey in the comments.

#multiculturalidentity

D Chareyron @navigateborders.bsky.social · Jul 19

Imagine showing up to a place abroad and everyone does something you don’t get or even expected.
Listen to what happened to Janeth who was 16 when she came to the U.S from Mexico.

What was your first culture shock when you first visited a country or went to work there?

#US #cultureshock #expat

D Chareyron @navigateborders.bsky.social · Jul 18

Most people fail this question about Korean work culture. Will you succeed?!
🧠 Take 10 seconds and see if you’d survive a Korean meeting room.
Drop your answer in the comments 👇
Then tag a friend who works with Koreans and is about to go there.

#workculture #meetings #workinkorea

D Chareyron @navigateborders.bsky.social · Jul 17

Janeth, a Mexican/Amercian educator discovered one thing that deeply shapes daily life in India. Listen to what it is…
Full podcast drops next week on Monday.
How about you: what holds people together in your country?
Drop your answer in the comments
#india #expatriation

D Chareyron @navigateborders.bsky.social · Jul 16

What’s the one value that shapes daily life in India? Janeth, a Mexican American expat, thought she knew—until she moved to India. Hear her story and see what surprised her most.

Stay tuned for the full podcast episode going out next week on Monday.

#india #expatriation #livingabroad #workabroad

D Chareyron @navigateborders.bsky.social · Jul 14

The French love long meals (even at work) — Indians (and other countries) eat fast and get back to work.
Which style are you? Comment below & follow for more global culture insights, and catch the full podcast in the description.

#france #india #culturaldifferences #meals #navigateacrossborders

D Chareyron @navigateborders.bsky.social · Jul 11

Ever felt awkward diving into business too fast?
In Brazil, small talk means something.
Take this week’s #fridayquiz to know more about Brazil's culture.
🎧 Listen to Navigate Across Borders for more cultural insights.
Ever misread a cultural cue?

#navigateacrossborders #workabroad #culturematters

D Chareyron @navigateborders.bsky.social · Jul 10

Why do the French take 90 mins for lunch, while India's all go, go, go? We dive into food & work culture in France & India.

Which style fits you best? Share in the comments 👇

Full podcast in bio!

#culturaldifferences #podcast #france #india #globalprofessionals #navigateacrossborders #food

D Chareyron @navigateborders.bsky.social · Jul 8

Have you ever felt like you're “saying the right thing” but you still miss the connection?
These 3 cultural behaviors explain why — and how to fix it fast.
What’s one cultural difference you’ve experienced that surprised you? Share it in the comments.
🔁 Save & send this to someone who needs it.

D Chareyron @navigateborders.bsky.social · Jul 7

3 cultural behaviors which will help you decode culture better. See how India, France, Westerners and Asian countries behave in meetings and how is their eating culture.

#decodingculture #india #france #asia #communicationtips #globalmindset

D Chareyron @navigateborders.bsky.social · Jul 5

Do you know how people do meetings in India? Listen to what Ravi, from Bangalore India, to know more.

The full episode goes live on Monday!

#india #indianculture #meetings #workabroad #expatriation #communicationtips

D Chareyron @navigateborders.bsky.social · Jul 5

Planning to go to Kenya for work? Check out how to give a first good impression in this country.

How similar or different is your culture compared with Kenya? Post in the comments.

#globalcollaboration #culturalawareness #communicationtips #kenya #crossculturekenya #kenyacommunication

D Chareyron @navigateborders.bsky.social · Jul 4

You think you know how business works in Japan? 🇯🇵
This 1-question quiz might surprise you.
👇 Take a guess and see if you’d navigate a meeting in Japan like a pro.

#CrossCulturalCommunication #GlobalMindset #DoingBusinessInJapan #Japaneseculture #navigateacrossborders

D Chareyron @navigateborders.bsky.social · Jun 30

Never judge a country or a culture too fast! Check this one out about Vietnam...
How about you? Have you ever judged a behavior in a country too fast? Post in the comments.
Like follow and share if you this useful.
Follow @navigateacrossborders on all major podcast platforms and YouTube.

#vietnam

D Chareyron @navigateborders.bsky.social · Jun 28

Did you know that in some countries "No" is hard to say? Find out here.

Listen to Sonia's experience on episode 2 @navigateacrossborders on Spotify, Apple podcast, YouTube and more.
Like, share and subscribe.

#sayingno #no #india #indianculture #lostintranslation #interculturalcommunication

D Chareyron @navigateborders.bsky.social · Jun 27

Have you ever been to Serbia or are you planning to work there? Take this short quiz to know how Serbians communicate.
You can then listen to Nena's interview who is from Serbia on Apple podcast - Spotify or YouTube under the name "Navigate Across Borders".

#Serbia #expat #workingabroad

D Chareyron @navigateborders.bsky.social · Jun 26

What's the connexion between the metro in Japan and Japanese society?
Swipe to discover with Sonia.

Share & subscribe for more about cultural insights.

#Japan #japanesemetro #metro #japaneseculture #travel #expats

D Chareyron @navigateborders.bsky.social · Jun 24

Join Sonia as she takes you on a wild ride from Spain to the vibrant heart of Asia. Raw, unfiltered expat confessions.

Click to listen to Episode 2 I Also available on YouTube

#Asia #Srilanka #Japan #India #Vietnam #expatriation #expat #expatlife #education

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D Chareyron @navigateborders.bsky.social · Jun 22

When you go to a country for the first time, try to understand their culture before judging.

#lostintranslation #culturecode #decodingculture #crossculture #crossculturalcommunication

D Chareyron @navigateborders.bsky.social · Jun 21

if you go to Vietnam, you might see people sleeping everywhere. Listen to my host from Spain to understand why.

#vietnam #culture #navigateborders #crossculture #asia

D Chareyron @navigateborders.bsky.social · Jun 20

Have you ever been to Srilanka? Check what my host Sonia from Spain think about it.

#Srilanka #resilience #culture #exapt #expatriation