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2 - Culture Shocks & Life Lessons: From Spain to Countries in Asia

Author
Dorothée Chareyron
Published
Mon 23 Jun 2025
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Today we join Sonia as she shares her stories about culture shocks and life-changing experiences from Spain to Asia. This is a real expat experience you won't hear anywhere else. 
Get ready to travel, learn about how to work and live in several countries in Asia.
This is all about cross-culture - lost in translation and decoding culture.

Chapters

00:00
Introduction to Sonia's Journey

01:49
Cultural Shock in the US

06:01
Education Systems: Spain vs. US

08:08
Teaching Experience in the US

10:23
Life in Sri Lanka: Cultural Connections

16:04
Adapting to Japan's Rules and Culture

21:34
Working in Japan: Punctuality and Hierarchy

30:22
Experiences in Vietnam: Misunderstandings and Adaptation

37:08
Navigating Cultural Differences in India


Navigate Across Borders is a podcast where you will discover the real-life stories of ambitious professionals and expats from different countries. Whether they’re working with international teams or living with someone from a different culture, they will explain how they build cross-cultural connections. 

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Who am?

I’m Dorothée Chareyron, a French expat & global educator who has lived and worked in Asia since 2004. I’m now based in Bangalore, India.

This podcast is on all major podcast platforms & YouTube. Access here: https://lnk.bio/navigate_across_borders

 https://linktr.ee/navigateacrossborders

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