Tag: value orientation

• Sit down, drink some tea.

  “Sit down, drink some tea.” Never was there such a dreaded phrase if I had a list of tasks to complete, and it’s a phrase I never encounter any more. When I lived in Vietnam, completing ordinary, everyday tasks was sometimes a huge challenge. Getting something fixed or trying to find the right item to…

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  January 18, 2014

  History & Culture, Penang, Vietnam

  Asian culture, culture, culture shock, living in Asia, people oriented, task orientation, Thai Nguyen, tips for westerners in Asia, value orientation, Vietnamese culture

• Culture: Not Always Black and White

  I was reminded earlier today about how culture and cultural differences can be tricky waters to navigate. We all come with certain assumptions about the world which have been instilled deep within us by our culture, our parents, our religion, and our environment. But when cultures clash, life can get messy.  Each culture’s values are…

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  January 24, 2013

  History & Culture, Vietnam

  Asian culture, cross-cultural, culture, value orientation