Black History Month is an annual celebration in the United States, which recalls the many contributions African-Americans made to American history, including the development of American culture and American English. Brief History Dating back to the 1920’s, Black History Month started out when the second…
Japanese anime culture has gained such wide acceptance in many countries during the past decade, cutting through cultural and communication barriers. Such a trend can be attributed to the characteristics inherent in what constitutes and builds up this culture, or any culture for that matter….
These days, almost all competitions are determined via public voting. This idea is mainly anchored on the fact that the people should be given the right to choose who they want to be the winner of a particular competition, as they are seen as the…
In the remote mountains of Pakistan, a group of Caucasian looking people strive. They are called the Kalash. Seeing them within the borders of Pakistan and Afghanistan seems quite weird in a sense that the people of the said tribe are not of Asian descent, but…
There might be thousands of languages spoken all over the world, but a large number of these languages have gradually become extinct. There have been several reasons attributed to the loss of these languages. Recently, yet another language has lost its last known native speaker….
In many ways, Thailand and the Philippines are similar when it comes to how they value the culture of being polite. There are certain rules observed when it comes to greetings, corporate communication, dealing with the elders and what to do when in public. These…
The Silbo Gomero language has a unique quality that is not present in all other languages. Languages are usually spoken in terms of comprehensible sounds that can either be vowels or consonants. Each word is distinct. If the same word is being pronounced but the…
Traveling to a country that you are not familiar with can be both exciting and frightening. The thrill that comes with doing something for the first time is totally unmatched. At the same time, not knowing what to expect upon arrival can also make you…
Malaysia and Indonesia share a lot in common and one of them is their official language. Though there are slight differences in some words, the language used in these two countries are generally the same. Bahasa Indonesia or Bahasa Melayu is spoken by over 200…
That men and women communicate differently is a widely accepted idea. There are notable differences in the way males and females communicate. In the present social setup, there is a need to be mindful of proper and appropriate communication. It is not enough to simply…
In this competitive world, being smart is one of the guaranteed ways to thrive and gain success amid obstacles and challenges. Indeed, for someone to attain his goals in life, he has to know how to deal with people, situations and life in general. Smart…
If you are familiar with Japanese drama, or Jdorama as it is usually called among the fans, you will have encountered the word “sumimasen” countless times. This is a very interesting word and it is something that is more deeply ingrained in Japanese culture, for…
