Peace Corps

Cultural Gaffes
Beyond Your Borders

This entertaining eight-minute video shows you how easy it is to commit a blunder, a gaffe, a slip-up in another culture. Things as simple and normal to you as sitting on the edge of a desk may be insulting in another country. See 14 examples of cultural gaffes acted out, then get some advice on how to try to avoid making such mistakes when you travel to another culture. Afterwards, watch the sequel, Cultural Gaffes at Home and Abroad.

Cultural Gaffes Beyond Your Borders
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English | Spanish

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