Quote of the month

"Those who know nothing of foreign languages, know nothing of their own."

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Errors in Translation industry

"All you need is a good dictionary."

FALSE

Translating is a skill which one has to acquire. If just a dictionary was enough the world would have less bad translations. Just consider all the incomprehensible instruction guides to be found and the well meant and often unhelpful directory guides found in various foreign hotels.

Business Culture Guides

Have a look through our several cultural guides and prepare yourself for future meetings with international business associates and their unique customs.

On your next visit to China avoid giving white flowers as these are symbols for death and illness. In Japan remember to focus more on the wrapping of your gift than the actual gift and don't be offended if in Turkey your gift is not opened in front of you.

We have a collection of cultural guides from the past months put together for you. Find cultural guides for example on India, South Africa, The Netherlands, France, Spain and Great Britain.

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