Global Communication Patterns

Communication Patterns around the World.
In this era of multi-cultural collaborations, these diagrams become really relevant. Lewis’ communication diagrams show how cultures use language to negotiate, the shapes show greater conversational range, obstacles and cultural traits.
“By focusing on the cultural roots of national behavior, both in society and business, we can foresee how others will react to our plans for them, and we can make certain assumptions as to how they will approach us. A working knowledge of the basic traits of other cultures (as well as our own) will minimize unpleasant surprises (culture shock) and enable us to interact successfully with different nationalities.”

via Business Insider Singapore

Fascinating pictures of 100 indigenous tribes that have not embraced technology and progress as the rest of the world. The photographer Jimmy Nelson traveled the world to spend time in the most remote areas and capture the mystical and magical manifestations that humanity has all across the globe. 

via United Explanations.