The Essence of Greeting in India: Say Namaste
In India the usual way of greeting is not a handshake or a hello but a Namaste. Learn more about the word, its origin and the gesture accompanying it.
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Social Studies Help: Cultures, Governments & More
Showing guides and explainers filed under Social Studies Help: Cultures, Governments & More.
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Learn About Aramaic - An Ancient Semitic Language
Aramaic was once one of the foremost languages used in the Middle-Eastern region. It is well-known as the language of the Bible and the Talmud. …
Continue ReadingTo Know The Russian Word Glasnost: Gorbachev-era Politics and Why Gorbachev Implemented Glasnost
Glasnost: How is a whole article required to define a single Russian word? It’s a word with complex meanings that have changed throughout time, …
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Understanding Denglisch: Anglicization of the German Language
Denglisch, or German mixed with English, isn’t just limited to American students struggling to fill in the blanks in their German class. …
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What Is Irish Gaelic? How Is It Taught In Irish Schools? Is It a Living Language or Not?
Irish Gaelic holds an awkward position within Ireland. It’s the official language of Ireland, mandatory in schools, required for many jobs; and …
Continue ReadingLearn About Macroeconomics: A Study Guide
How does the economy work? What is supply and demand, and what do we mean by macroeconomics? Learn it all here in this complete study guide!
Continue ReadingNative American Languages: The Comanche Language
The Comanche language is a Native American language that, in modern times, had very few speakers. An effort to preserve and teach the language is …
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Study Guide for Ojibwe - The Language of the Ojibwe Indians of the Chippewa Indian Tribe
The Ojibwe language is one of the most widely spoken of the Native American languages. It has been used as a trade language by both the Ojibwe and …
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Differences Between the East and the West German Languages
Germany was a country fraught with political turmoil including, for a number of decades, a complete split between the East and the West. Because of …
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Flirting Gestures in Different Cultures: Be Sure what You Do Means What you Want It to Mean!
The playful, romantic overtures known as flirting come naturally to many of us. However, when in another country, your natural flirting behavior can …
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