Culture

Cultural Stereotypes in Workplace: Be Self Aware and Don’t Judge (LIVE #001 Highlights)
Cultural Stereotypes in Workplace: Be Self Aware and Don’t Judge (LIVE #001 Highlights) 480 480 Margot

Most people think cultural awareness is about learning about other people and how they do and don’t do things. This is a common misconception. Although this is certainly part of it, cultural awareness also relies heavily on self-awareness. In TCP LIVE debut with topic of “Stereotypes in the Workplace”, Sunaina mentioned a very interesting insight…

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Vodcast # 34 – Communicate to Bridge by Tomas Kucera
Vodcast # 34 – Communicate to Bridge by Tomas Kucera 480 480 Margot

People get caught in the trap of thinking that there is one right way to do things and everything else is wrong. Closed-mindedness is a barrier to #crosscultural communication unlike any other. It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that our viewpoint is “normal” and how others are doing things is “different”. Hence,…

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#LIVE 001 – Cultural Stereotypes: Language & Accent by Christian Barmen, John Ho & Margot Ling
#LIVE 001 – Cultural Stereotypes: Language & Accent by Christian Barmen, John Ho & Margot Ling 480 480 Margot

Our TCP debut #LIVE was successfully held in late Feb. Here’s one of the takeaways – when having a conversation with people from multicultural backgrounds, using their second language to communicate, we need to be conscious of our speed & word choices. Do you come across any cultural stereotypes because of your background or accent?…

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Vodcast # 33 – Unconscious Bias by Sunaina Vij
Vodcast # 33 – Unconscious Bias by Sunaina Vij 480 480 Margot

We often have some mental pictures 🗺️when hearing different words. Sunaina shared all of us have unconscious bias, expecially in working with our colleagues or hiring🤝 someone. The first step is to recognize our own biases. Let us know what kind of these biases exist and Sunaina will talk about them in the next episode📢.

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Vodcast # 28 – Cultural Stereotypes in Workplace by John Ho
Vodcast # 28 – Cultural Stereotypes in Workplace by John Ho 480 480 Margot

@John shares with us his view on typical #cultural stereotypes on #Thai and what his opinions are. He found himself happier when working in a country that focuses on #worklifebalance 🤹🏻‍♂️. He also encourages audience to find the sweet spot between work & life, as well as avoid cultural stereotypes 🤖 before fully understanding them.…

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Vodcast # 24 – A Cross-Cultural Lodging Experience by John Ho
Vodcast # 24 – A Cross-Cultural Lodging Experience by John Ho 480 480 Margot

With vaccines 💉 available soon, it is time we plan for the post-pandemic recovery 🌈 plan. Co-living space @altcolivingCM founder and international livestream host, @JohnHo, is constructing a cross-cultural 🛋️ experience for those who will visit Chiang Mai in the near future. Click onto the video and find out more! Survey – Would you like…

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Vodcast # 23 – Global Mindset & Asia Story by Sini Koskenseppä
Vodcast # 23 – Global Mindset & Asia Story by Sini Koskenseppä 480 480 Margot

Our well-travelled 🇫🇮 Finnish friend, Sini Koskenseppä, shared with us what inspired her to think of a different perspective on 🧠 global mindset. Watch her story in Japan to find out more, particularly on the differences between Nordic countries and Japan in #manners. What about your stories in Asia?

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Vodcast #017 – 3Cs Working in a New Culture by Shiela Cancino
Vodcast #017 – 3Cs Working in a New Culture by Shiela Cancino 480 480 Margot

#Shiela, a seasoned life and expat coach 🏃 who has worked in more than 13 countries, shared some tips on how to adapt ourselves in a new workplace environment or another country. Here are her 3Cs – Connect, Commune and Contribute. What are some of the ways you build rapport in the workplace 💼 or…

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Vodcast #016 -When will Thailand Reopen? By John Ho
Vodcast #016 -When will Thailand Reopen? By John Ho 480 480 Margot

In Thailand, the pandemic situation is getting better 👌 However, the economy 📉 is not. John shared his vacation time and pinpointed the bleak outlook if the lockdown 🔒 continues. What do you think – Should Thailand reopen?

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Vodcast #015 – New China Lifestyle Trends by Jan Kot
Vodcast #015 – New China Lifestyle Trends by Jan Kot 480 480 Margot

Are you running out of juice thinking of new products 💠 to launch in China? Do you have an understanding on Chinese #culture? To JanKot ‘s latest observation, there has been a hit of brands that are famous in the #70s as they reminded citizens of the good old days 🕺🏻💃🏻. This week, you will…

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