As the new year quickly approaches and employees enjoy some time off, most companies will be ready to hit the ground running in January. While some business practices work well and need to be kept going, some are hindering company growth or at least not really helping it. Now is the time to refocus and […]
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Celebrating Old Christmas Traditions & Translating New Ones
Around 2 billion people worldwide will celebrate Christmas this year, gathering together with family and friends to enjoy the season. But not everyone will gather around an evergreen tree, exchange gifts and eat a traditional meal. This week we’re spotlighting Christmas traditions, and discussing a very unique tradition that began as a marketing campaign. In […]
Is Spain Saying Adios to the Siesta?
An article by CNN Money highlights Spain’s recent time change proposal that seeks to cement the end of the work day at 6 p.m. and eliminate the need for an afternoon siesta. What could this mean for international business and local Spanish workers? Labor Minister Fátima Báñez is seeking to revert the country’s time by […]
Giving Thanks Around the World
Thank you, gracias, je vous remerci, grazie, danke, mahalo, dank je; it doesn’t matter how you say it, as long as you say it. From friends, family and coworkers to store clerks and strangers, saying “thank you” is a vital part of what makes any community and culture great. As such, many cultures around the […]
Top Multilingual Countries: East Timor (Timor-Leste)
The tiny nation of East Timor, also known as Timor-Leste, gained its independence in 2002. Before achieving independence, the country was ruled by Portugal and Indonesia. This unique history means that although there is a high illiteracy rate, many citizens speak multiple languages. Mother Nature Network states that the official language is Portuguese, but the […]
Top Multilingual Countries: Aruba
What does it take to achieve successful international business? Making sure that your company’s products and marketing materials speak to people in their own language. Targeting a country isn’t always specific enough, you have to look at the different languages spoken within that country and culture. What comes to mind when you think of […]
Translation Services Languages and Cultural Background
Professional Translation Services – Languages and Cultural Background The raw materials, so-to-speak, of the professional translator serving professional document translation services companies are languages. Languages are social creations and thus inseparable from their cultural context. In order to produce high quality, accurate business document translations, professional translators need to have an in-depth understanding of source […]