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. [...]

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. [...]

How to Avoid Stupid Cultural Mistakes!

ReadOasis Step 2 On his first meeting in Korea, Earl came late. But he entered the meeting room with a [...]

The Festival of Lights

ReadOasis Step 3 The sky is filled with fireworks. And the home is bright with the light of candles. Little [...]

Words for Breaking Stereotypes

ReadOasis Step 2 When Steve met Mariko in Tokyo, he was in for a surprise. She shook his hand. She [...]

5 Stages of Culture Blues

ReadOasis Step 3 Corey loved Japan. But not today. The honeymoon was over. He had enjoyed sushi, ramen, temples, and [...]

The Magic of Hidden Culture

ReadOasis Step 2 On his first day in Spain, Harry got lost in Madrid. He thought: "These streets aren't like [...]

Cultural Quest — 10 Key Questions

ReadOasis Step 2 The alarm sounded. "Beep, beep, beep!" The morning sun shone into Zoe's room. As she opened her [...]

A Colorful Cultural Connection

ReadOasis Step 3 Mia and Sam lived in Los Angeles. Mia's family came from Mexico. Sam's family came from Japan. [...]

12 Rules for Crossing Cultures

ReadOasis Step 3 Mo climbed up the rocky mountain. Suddenly, a rock broke off under his foot. He grabbed onto [...]