The way we (prefer to) address others is an great example of cultural differences, revealing just how deeply ingrained our ideas of...

Before Mardi Gras swallows us whole for the next seven days, I want to share a small cultural observation—one that caught me off guard...

I recently went to get a smoothie. Nothing special or fancy. The nice lady behind the counter asked me for my name and I told her. She...

I am fascinated by household items that seem absolutely necessary to some cultures and others have never even heard of them. When I moved...