Category Archives: Cross-cultural learning moments

Global warming and diving ducks: Our “cultural iceberg” looms

Posted on February 8, 2012 by lizcameron

Yesterday, icebergs were spotted off of the Northern Aegean coast on the Turkish side here at slowly-by-slowly.  The field of ice was so wide that it reached all the way to the craggy New England coast. Karagöz was at the … Continue reading →

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Icebergs in Türkiye

Posted on February 7, 2012 by lizcameron

Yesterday, I saw a number of icebergs in my dreams.  Hopefully they are not precursors to my own personal Titanic in some aspect of my life.  I should mention that I am meeting with the Provost at my University today … Continue reading →

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Skype vs. Sufi whirling for our Turkish-American “marital moments” of woe

Posted on February 4, 2012 by lizcameron

As with any couple, we have disagreements. OK, and we have arguments that are, ahem, occasionally heated.  I am sure many of you can relate? Well, add to that two mix two different culturally imbued communication styles – and you … Continue reading →

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