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...
6 - What Living in India Teaches Us About Generosity
Navigate Across Borders
23 minutes
2 months ago
6 - What Living in India Teaches Us About Generosity
In today’s episode, I sat down with Amy Zimmerman, an American woman, married to an Indian man. She shares with us her experiences of moving from the USA to India. We discuss the cultural differences in family life, relationships, and the challenges she faced in adapting to a new environment. She highlights the importance of family culture, the dynamics of her marriage to an Indian man, and the warmth and generosity she encountered in Indian society. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Back...
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...
