How do you say “Good Luck” in Japanese? Well, you can, but you don’t. If that doesn’t make sense, stick around as I explain in depth all the details behind this difficult to translate phrase. Difficult? Really? For any English speaker, this probably seems as improbable as it does absurd. It’s such a common, almost …
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Showing gratitude is of the utmost importance in both our personal and our professional lives. It makes us feel like we are part of something bigger than ourselves, like we belong. And, this sense of belonging can give tremendous meaning to our actions. Additionally, showing gratitude can make others feel validated and respected, propelling them …
Writing e-mails in a foreign language is not always easy. Sometimes this is due to a lack of knowledge of the technical vocabulary, but sometimes the problems are simply related to a lack of knowledge of the foreign culture. How formal should an e-mail in German be? When should you use “Sie” and when can …
If you’ve been following my blog, then you’ve heard me talk about how language and culture intertwine. For instance, when discussing what the phrase “crow tit” meant, we delved into Korean culture, analyzed one of their proverbs, and saw how the culture of one generation influenced the culture of the next one. We even saw …
Stop Using the Same Boring Phrases all over again. Use this instead.
All you ever need to know about the Japanese Alphabets (well, syllabaries to be more correct)
Call your Japanese boss like a boss!
“As per your request” sounds terribly formal. But is it even correct to say so?