Day: May 18, 2021

We all know how African Time works—at its own pace, never too fast. Most African countries have a relaxed approach to punctuality, as schedules tend not to be followed strictly. Although it is a widespread aspect of African culture, the notion of “African Time” has lately come under scrutiny due to the perceived negative consequences…

According to Hofstede’s cultural dimensions theory, one of the aspects that define cultures and societies is the degree of interdependence between individuals in a community. This position is granted on a scale between individualism and collectivism, often called the Individualism Index. In simple terms, individualist societies emphasizes individuality—“I” before “we”, and keeps closeness with a…

According to multiple studies across the decades—from academic research to essays by National Geographic—citizens of the United States have long struggled with geography. Often scoring below average, many have failed to locate any country within a map—sometimes, even their own. Luckily, newer generations seem more concerned about understanding the world outside America, and this trend…