Benefsheh VerellEnglish as the International Language — Are Americans at a Disadvantage?Are Americans entitled assuming everyone will speak English? I think we are and this makes us lazy. But does it really matter?Jul 25Jul 25
Benefsheh VerellLayers of IdentityFacing the reality of a country divided on racial lines, I started to question my identity as a mixed kid growing up in white America.Jul 13Jul 13
Benefsheh VerellOrigin Stories — Defining MomentsRecently my LinkedIn account was hacked. I regained control the next day, but my entire professional history was deleted. What now?Jun 29Jun 29
Benefsheh VerellWhy We TravelOur lives become enriched through cultural interactions; the similarities, differences, changing our misconceptions, and finding…Jun 18Jun 18
Benefsheh VerellDance Lessons — Life LessonsEpiphanies on the dance floor — through Afro and Latin dance, I’m learning how to trust myself again and let go of past trauma.Jun 6Jun 6
Benefsheh VerellCultural Differences — East AsiaHere are my top 5 observations of the interesting, uncomfortable, and bizarre cultural differences I experienced living in Japan and Korea.Jun 3Jun 3
Benefsheh VerellEtiquette — “Proper” Depends on the CountryWith culture, we know there are going to be differences in etiquette. Should we always change our behavior to accommodate our surroundings?May 30May 30
Benefsheh VerellPerceptionsHow do people perceive Americans when we travel to other countries? Loud? Rich? On Rhythm & Roam podcast, we discuss this and so much more!May 27May 27
Benefsheh VerellMental Health is Cool AFMental Health is Amazing, Beautiful, and Cool. This is what we need to tell ourselves, our service members, and our veterans. Mental…Jul 23, 2020Jul 23, 2020
Benefsheh VerellI Got 99 Problems, But a Mask Ain’t OneWhy do some of us choose to follow the rules while others do not? What makes it okay for one person to correct another? Is it my business…Jul 13, 2020Jul 13, 2020