Translation and interpretation can be especially challenging when dealing with numbers and math. The notation for writing out numbers and the meaning behind mathematical symbols can differ significantly depending on language and culture. The ways in which numbers are expressed verbally are not universal either. For instance, different cultures have their own rules for talking […]
On August 5th, 2016, the opening ceremonies of the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio will commence. Before the cauldron is lit in Rio, here are a few stories to pay attention to if you are a fan of the United States. Michael Phelps’ Final Splash After announcing his retirement following the 2012 Summer Games in […]
This coming Monday is a favorite holiday for many Americans, the 4th of July, the date in which the Continental Congress formally adopted Thomas Jefferson’s Declaration of Independence in the year 1776. Today, thoughts of American flags, picnics, fireworks, hotdogs, and apple pies come to mind when one thinks of Independence Day in the United […]
Muslims are in the midst of the holy month of Ramadan; which commenced on June 5th and will conclude on July 5th. Although renowned for its focus on prayer and fasting, two of the five pillars of the Islamic faith, food plays a vital role in the practice of Ramadan as well. In regards to […]
This Sunday, June 19th, the United States will be observing Father’s Day. Across the nation, families will honor their fathers with picnics, gifts, and other special events. At my Pennsylvania home Sunday afternoon, the grill will be warming up, baseball will be on the television, and my father will receive a gift from my sister […]
International advertising is the attempt by a company to raise awareness in a certain population in order to foster a commercial relationship between consumer and supplier. The advertisement targets a specific audience to bring in more customers that will purchase the company’s goods and services. The first television ad to air in the US was […]
Take a moment to reflect upon your lunches. No, not the lunch you had yesterday; think about the lunches you had in school. While most school lunches in the U.S. are pretty similar, if you were to visit another country, you would see that most countries have a variety of lunches. This article compares and […]
As we have discussed in previous blogs, research conducted over the past few decades suggests that the language we speak affects our perception of the world. The extent of this influence is hotly debated, but it is generally accepted that our native language can shape the way we see and think about certain concepts. An […]
In Part 2, we took a look at one of the main forms of Japanese public transportation: trains. This time, we’ll examine another type of Japanese public transportation available and the option of using bicycles as an alternative. Similar to trains, buses are a widely used form of transportation. Buses service both local stops and […]
Last time, we took a look at car usage in Japan. This time, we’ll take a look at one of the most popular forms of Japanese public transportation: trains and the shinkansen. The Japanese trains and the shinkansen are low cost and run consistently on-time without fail, making them a good option for city-goers to […]
Many American families have at least one car they use daily for transportation. To such Americans, using public transportation is minimal or nonexistent. Japanese people, in contrast, rely on the complex and accurate public transportation systems in their cities in order to reach schools, jobs, and other places. Even though many Japanese people do not […]
While sports such as football, soccer and basketball play a huge role in the culture of the U.S., other cultures’ sports tend to be forgotten about. However, other countries’ sports play large roles in their own cultures. This blog post will provide an overview of the most popular sports in other countries. Brazil – Capoeira […]
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