American (Film) Dream
The meaning of the term ‘American Dream’ is not clarified exactly, it can have several interpretations. The ideology of the American Dream originally refers to the American society’s (imaginative) perfection, the freedoms guaranteed by the U.S. Bill of Rights, the opportunity to live a better life in a nice, new world. Read more »
No Chance of Contagion
I found this picture on the internet a couple of years ago – I’m sorry about not remembering the source. I love it, however, pretty expressive…
Missions: Misreading Each Other
Following the flood of Western evangelical missions into Hungary, many young Hungarians were trained with superficial methods of evangelism which tended to ignore Hungarian culture and promote a “cold turkey” approach without building trust. Read more »
Power Distance: How Much Respect there is for Position?
The Hungarian love of freedom and independence often hardens into rugged and proud individualism, which rejects guidance or discipline, military or political. Only leaders with great personal appeal were able to unite Hungarians for any considerable length of time. Read more »
Communication Style Differences
HU: Touching another’s back, shoulders or arms in a non-intimate relationship is generally considered offensive / uncomfortable.
USA: Touching another’s back, shoulders or arms generally is a sign of affection. Read more »
How They Tell You’re Smart
Cross cultural comparisons in the areas of geography, national history, values, faith and religion, adaptability to change, making a difference, the measures of success, wearing social walls, signs of bright-mindedness, behavior toward foreigners.
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Roles of Women
The United States isn’t the only country where people can’t quite sort out how they feel about the role of women at work, in government and in the family.
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