Common Challenges for North Americans Abroad

 

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Common Challenges for North Americans Abroad

[ID:8918] By identifying and acknowledging key elements of global travel that can be particularly difficult for North Americans, you’ll be better able to overcome them and achieve positive outcomes.

North Americans, especially those without previous international experience, can sometimes feel challenged abroad. Though it may come as a surprise to new travelers, we all move through the world with deeply-ingrained beliefs, many of which are not shared by other cultures. Being unaware of your own cultural paradigms can lead to confusion and isolation during travel.

The article below guides North Americans towards self-awareness and open-mindedness, and away from judgment, arrogance and the over-confidence that sometimes limits good relations abroad.

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