by Dawn Pick Benson | Feb 1, 2017 | Cultural Intelligence, Cultures, Faith, Uncategorized
My opinion of Muslims changed the day I met some. Just as my view of blue-collar, white, evangelicals is shaped by the fact that I grew up as one. And they are my family members. Just as my thoughts on moderate and liberal leaning, white-collar professionals has...
by Dawn Pick Benson | Jun 24, 2016 | Cultural Intelligence, Kosovo, Travel, Uncategorized
It was a crisp, fall morning as I settled down with my laptop to do a bit of work at a nearby outdoor café. When the waiter stopped by to take my order, I decided to practice my rudimentary language skills by asking for a macchiato and a mineral water: “Një makiato...
by Dawn Pick Benson | Nov 11, 2015 | Cultural Intelligence, Kosovo, Travel, Uncategorized
When you live abroad for an extended period, it’s easy to lose track of time. Holidays are celebrated differently – or not at all – and so the national celebrations that often shape your family observances, traditions and calendars also change. The rhythms you’ve been...
by Dawn Pick Benson | Sep 29, 2015 | Cultural Intelligence, Kosovo, Travel, Uncategorized
I knew as I was getting ready to move overseas for 5 months that balancing my work and life would likely prove difficult. My husband had been awarded a sabbatical to teach overseas at a university in Kosovo, and due to the nature of my business, I could run it just...
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