
When you come from an Asian family, there are usually strict cultural norms to live up to. On the occasions you don’t, chances are you…

If you’re an introvert or usually not much of a talker, you’ve probably been asked, ‘Why are you so quiet?’. You’ve also probably wondered how…

Every culture has their own perceptions of beauty. While there are similarities, Asian and Western cultures often have very different beauty standards. Certain looks are…

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