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“Deciding” OPI, Brazil and Cars: Translation issues you never thought of.

“I’m on the fence about coming to your party.” A very simple sentence to translate, right? Not exactly. To be “on the fence” is an English expression meaning “to be undecided” about something. And if you put the sentence into Google Translate and then put those translations back into English to see whether they are… Continue reading

Carelessness, a Queen, Speeding and Confusing Invisibility – Get Ready for FRIDAY FUNNIES

July is here!The middle of summer has arrived which means we've all enjoyed a sunburn, overdue lawn mowing, heat-clearing thunderstorms, ice cream cones on a warm afternoon, traffic jams on the way to the beach and picnics with family and friends. Every day brings a new celebration. Independence Day for Americans may be the biggest… Continue reading

Critical lessons for doing business abroad: Global Gurus’ expertise – Part 3

With over 11,000 downloads during our 15-month life, the 60+ episodes of our Global Gurus podcast provide outstanding insights into a huge array of international business topics. To facilitate your own expansion, below is a sample of the treasure trove you will find:How can you avoid bribery when foreign norms require it?Learn from the fascinating stories of Gene… Continue reading