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Why It’s Time To Stand Up To Anti-Asian Hate Now
The recent rise in Asian hate crimes is alarming. Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, many Asian communities are facing a lot more racist attacks and discrimination, fearing for their safety. Asian-American health workers have been spat on and accused of spreading the ‘Chinese virus’ in the US. Six Asian women were killed in the Atlanta spa…
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11 Creative Ways To Answer ‘How Are You?’
You probably have been asked the question, ‘How are you?’ a fair bit in life. On some occasions you may have wondered how to answer it. It’s a classic, common question you hear when meeting someone for the first time. It’s a question someone uses to introduce themselves to you and start a conversation. It’s…
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5 Communication Differences Between Eastern And Western Cultures
It is common for Eastern and Western cultures to communicate differently in everyday settings. Between these two cultures, there are different patterns in speech, languages used, articulation techniques and emotional cues expressed. At times stereotypical Eastern societies and Western societies express themselves in conflicting ways. Sometimes this can make doing business or socialising together challenging.
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6 Reasons To Not Wear Shoes At Home
It’s customary to take your shoes off at home in many parts of the world. For instance, in many Asian households it’s often shoes off at the door. There’s also a no shoes rule when walking around indoors at home. Having grown up in a Chinese household, this is a habit that comes naturally to…
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7 Reasons Why I Don’t Use The Dishwasher In My Chinese Home
All my life I’ve never liked using the dishwasher. Washing the dishes by hand after after a meal by myself or with five others at home is something I do. Most people around me baulk at my refusal to use the dishwasher. They argue you don’t need to spend time washing up with a dishwasher.…
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Is India A Part Of Asia?
India is one large, unique country. It is located above the equator, forms a part of the Himalayas and borders Nepal, Pakistan and China. India is also culturally expanse, comprising of thousands of ethnic groups, languages and traditions. Its culture has a strong influence on neighbouring Asian countries and vice-versa. Often India is referred to…
Mabel Kwong 