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...
7 - From Germany to India - How Culture Shapes Who We Are
Navigate Across Borders
34 minutes
2 months ago
7 - From Germany to India - How Culture Shapes Who We Are
In this episode I chat with Petra Nenning about life between Germany and India. Petra and I used to work together in Bangalore. She shares her stories of fitting in with Indian traditions when she was living and working there. We also talk about how speaking different languages changes who we are, and how living abroad helps you be aware of your own country’s culture. Chapters 00:00 Cultural Habits and Traditions 06:04 Personal Cultural Insights 11:59 Cultural Differences and Ster...
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...
