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...
4 - From Mexico to Texas to India: What It’s Like Living Between 3 Cultures
Navigate Across Borders
23 minutes
3 months ago
4 - From Mexico to Texas to India: What It’s Like Living Between 3 Cultures
How do you define “home” when you’ve lived in different countries and carry multiple cultural identities? In this episode, Janeth opens up about navigating life across Mexico, the U.S., and India. We also see how cultural values show up in everyday life, from how we joke to how we connect with others. Chapters 00:00 Navigating cultural identity 06:01 Understanding Mexican culture 11:43 Cultural differences at work 17:52 Experiencing culture shocks 20:56 Comparing cultures: Mexico & India...
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...
