Tag Archives: communication

Talking Past Each Other: Western vs. Georgian Perspectives on Harassment

Posted on December 30, 2011 by panoptical

Yeah, the title is a mouthful. I realized something, just now, that I regard as so important that instead of going back to sleep (it’s 6am and I’ve had less than five hours) I’m going to stay up and post … Continue reading →

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Posted on September 30, 2011 by panoptical

When I heard I’d be living in Vera I was excited. After a month living in Vera… well, let’s just say I feel differently. I’m a big fan of walking in straight lines. A straight line is the shortest distance … Continue reading →

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Fish Gotta Swim, Birds Gotta Fly

Posted on September 26, 2011 by panoptical

“…but they don’t last long if they try…” Continue reading →

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Intercultural Communication Hiccups

Posted on August 20, 2011 by panoptical

One of the most common complaints that Westerners have about Georgia is that the Georgian men treat Georgian women like servants and Georgian women treat Georgian men like kings. I understand that from a cultural perspective, Georgian society is ordered … Continue reading →

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