Cultural differences not only reflect the diverse practices, beliefs, and values that distinguish societies but also influence everything from communication styles and traditions to social norms and attitudes. One such “cultural adjustment” moment for Instagrammer Kristen Fischer, who moved to India from the US in 2021, has been adapting to India’s unique dinner party etiquette. In a viral Instagram video, …
The news about the Omicron variant was steady and trending ugly: its arrival from South Africa, travel restrictions, inevitable spread all over the globe. Can I bring my dog?” She responded with an enthusiastic, “Yes.” I got to her house on New Year’s Eve about 7 p.m. She asked if I would go on a hike with her on New …