A Miami University graduate student has found distinct cross-cultural differences in the use of the increasingly popular emoji images used in text messaging and other digital communication. LaCount ...

Dating is tricky even when the odds seem good. Say you're both from the same town, are familiar with each other's beloved spots, and have a few mutual acquaintances. There's still a million reasons ...

Cultural differences are everywhere. Understanding these differences is now a basic life skill for all of us, not just for missionaries or world travelers. This book offers a brief, critical overview ...

I grew up in the US but have lived in Europe for the past seven years. It's always seemed that, in general, people in the US connect based on similarities. But in my conversations in Europe, I've ...

It's no secret culture influences your food preferences and taste in music. But now scientists say it impacts the hard-wiring of your brain. New research shows that people from different cultures use ...

In May of this year (2024), a colleague and I traveled with a group of 15 American college students to Tokyo, Japan. The trip was part of an honors course on play across cultures. Before leaving, the ...

These behaviors are the five most noticeable differences between American and Canadian tourists, according to locals from the ...