Understanding Cultures — The Hofstede Model

Problem People from different countries often have trouble understanding each other. This can cause problems at work and in everyday [...]

The Road Not Taken

By Robert Frost (1916, Public Domain) Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,And sorry I could not travel bothAnd be [...]

Serious About Humor (Step 2)

ReadOasis Step 2 It's early in the morning. A funny looking man is getting ready for work. He looks up [...]

Don’t Learn Culture the Hard Way

ReadOasis Step 2 Tom landed in Japan. He felt excited, but soon he got lost. He couldn’t connect with people. [...]

How to Feel Happier

By Dr. Richard WisemanReadOasis Step 2 Note: This text is a short talk given by Richard Wiseman. Creative Commons photo [...]

Basic Tools for Good Thinking

ReadOasis Step 3 (Part 1) Cats and dogs have different philosophies. A dog thinks, "These people I live with feed [...]

The Good in Nature (Step 2)

ReadOasis Step 2 In November 2004, the BBC News reported this amazing story. Near the North Island of New Zealand, [...]

The Fastest Growing Religion

ReadOasis Step 2 The religion of Islam teaches that there is only one God. In Islam, God is called Allah. [...]

How to Become a Bad Student

ReadOasis Step 2 What should you do if you want to be a bad student? First, don't study! Get only [...]

A Culture of Bribery

ReadOasis Step 4(Part 2) In most countries bribery is illegal, but it happens in government, medicine, politics, sports, and business. [...]