Delicious Indian Food
Indian cuisine has become one of the most popular choices for eating out in the world. The UK alone has over 10,000 Indian restaurants, and Indian cuisine continues to increase in popularity in the United States. The use of fragrant, flavorful spices makes it a favorite all over the world. If you plan to do business internationally, it is important to be familiar with this exciting and delicious cuisine.
Most Indian restaurants offer a variety of appetizers. The ..read more
Tags: cultures, Diversity, global communications, International Cuisine
International Business Card Etiquette
If you plan to do business internationally, it is important to understand the cultural significance of business cards and the etiquette that surrounds them in each country. Rapport International, a foreign language translation company based in metro-west Boston makes some good recommendations. A good rule is to view the business card as a personal representation of one’s self. In North America and the United Kingdom, business card etiquette is easy to understand and quick to learn. ..read more
Tags: business cards, cultures, global communications, International Business, Language Translation
How to Become a Translator or Interpreter
The translation and interpretation business has become a large industry. As the US market becomes global, the need for communication in various languages expands. Many people have the skills to become a successful translator or interpreter but need the steps to break into this emerging field. Here are some of the key points to becoming successful.
Know the difference between translation and interpretation. Translation is the procedure of converting the meaning of written text from a given ..read more
Tags: global communications, interpretation, Languages, Translation
Incoherent Interpretation for Mexican President Calderon
This week the White House welcomed Mexican President Felipe Calderon. The state visit was a lavish affair that was meant to illustrate the close cooperation between the U.S. and Mexico and allow both presidents to confirm their commitment to addressing immigration reform, drug trafficking and other important issues.
Unfortunately, the arrival ceremony for Mexican President Felipe Calderon was spoiled due to a grammatically incoherent interpretation of the President’s opening comments.
When speaking about the new immigration law in Arizona, President ..read more