St. Patrick’s Day in the USA & Small Talk
Where I grew up, St. Patrick’s Day was a day that everyone had to wear green. Anyone could observe it. You did not have to be Irish to do so. In fact, I doubt there were any Irish people in the small town I lived in! This post will introduce you to St. Patrick’s Day […]
Friday the 13th – Are Americans Superstitious?
This is a question many Indians ask me in the US cross-cultural training programs – “Are Americans superstitious?” They are surprised when I say, yes some are! Americans have various superstitions. While not all Americans believe in all of the below superstitions, many Americans believe they are not superstitious. But, the below cultural approaches do […]
3 Ways Indians Can Fit into US Work Culture
There’s no doubt that working in the US as an expat can provide a fertile plain for professional growth. Pawan Kumar Sharma, an Indian from Mumbai who has been working in Omaha, Nebraska for almost a year shares some his impressions on the US work culture and American’s tendency to draw hard lines between professional and […]
Small Talk Idiom – “On the Rocks”
Understanding idioms used in business discussions is important. Possibly, more important is understanding idioms or phrases used in casual discussions in the break room, in transit, or during lunch. In this series, I’ll share some idiom tutorials by Andrea of Study with Andrea. Today’s idiom is “On The Rocks.” It has two meanings. Take a […]
How DST Impacts Indian Offshore Teams
If you work onsite in the US or an American working with Indians, this post will give a glimpse into how those in the subcontinent handle the time change. What do Indians Think of DST? Daylight Saving Time is not observed in India. Due to this, there is some confusion with Indians new to global […]
Training Programs for Offshore Teams in India
If you are looking for training programs for offshore teams in India, look no further. Our programs are tailored to boosting the cross-cultural effectiveness of teams based in India working with US Americans. All of the programs listed here were delivered in person in India between 2011-2018, when Jennifer was living in Kochi, India. Since […]
American Expressions of Time
Here are some idioms that Americans use in typical work conversations that express agreement, being kept informed, keeping a schedule, and misunderstanding. In this post, I will share some common idioms used to express these sentiments. The sentences that have a thumbs up are sentences you would want to hear your US counterpart say – […]
Basketball Idioms & March Madness
In today’s post, Matt Wade answers some questions about basketball and March Madness, especially for those who are new to the game and the country. 1. Are there any idioms or phrases people used related to basketball? “Seed” The tournament brackets consist of 4 groupings. The seeding in each bracket is 1 – 16, with […]
Life as an Expat in India
India, Where Anything, Everything and Nothing Can Disrupt Your Plans. By: Jennifer Kumar Originally published in 2015. (See more about Authentic Journeys in other media.) Village girls in a remote village in Tamil Nadu giggled at us and passed comments on how weak we city girls were as my classmate and I together carried one […]
Traffic and Road Rules in the USA
When moving to the US, getting a car and learning the traffic and road rules in the USA will be on top of your list. Unlike in other countries, living without a car is not an option for many as public transportation is not as accessible or popular in most areas. Therefore, getting your car […]
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