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 wi...
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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 wi...
1 - Too Direct for India? Navigating Identity and Languages Across Cultures
Navigate Across Borders
23 minutes
4 months ago
1 - Too Direct for India? Navigating Identity and Languages Across Cultures
Today, we meet Nena Nikolic, a Serbian educator and expat with over 20 years of international experience across Asia, Latin America, and India. Nena shares how embracing adaptability and cultural empathy helped her succeed in different countries. Chapters 00:00 Cultural Awareness and Communication 02:43 Teaching Across Borders 05:52 Understanding Serbian Culture 08:35 Direct vs. Indirect Communication 11:19 Language and Behavior 14:14 Cultural Adaptation and Challenges 17:20 Traveling vs. Liv...
Navigate Across Borders
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 wi...
