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Beyond words: 15 nonverbal ways to communicate across cultures.
Universally understood gestures can help minimize language barriers between cultures. Is anything more awkward than attempting to communicate with someone who doesn’t speak your language? It doesn’t have to be! Here are 15 nonverbal ways to connect without words. 1. Offer a warm, genuine smile. 2. Use open body language : with your arms relaxed, face the person directly to show you’re approachable. 3. Engage in gentle eye contact to communicate attentiven
Oct 24, 20251 min read
12 gestures of welcome: hospitality across cultures
We can express kindness and hospitality even without a shared language. Three little girls sat at my table for lunch: my daughter, the...
Oct 6, 20252 min read
Writing the colors of the world p. 1: helping kids describe skin tone
Let's help kids write about people's skin color with accuracy and respect. Dark-chocolate, milk chocolate, coffee, caramel, toffee,...
Sep 13, 20252 min read
Culture, Race, Ethnicity, Nationality: 4 identity terms you think you know
In our tangled, multicultural world, these identity terms deserve a closer look. Whether in a classroom, a dinner conversation, or...
Aug 14, 20252 min read
We talk normal, right? 5 reasons to encourage multicultural literacy
It's never too early to break free of monoculturalism! I was waiting in the Atlanta International airport when an announcement was made...
May 2, 20252 min read
More than a story: 5 ways multicultural reading can reflect God's heart
Multicultural literature does far more than educate—it can echo the values we hold close. Multicultural stories are about far more than...
Apr 11, 20252 min read
Put it back, baby.
Put the world in your child's hands. An eye-catching display at a home goods store caused me to stop and take a closer look. Paper...
Apr 3, 20252 min read
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