Living in an Asian society, I have witnessed the East Asian culture infiltrate even the most orthodox Christian families. Similarly, the stronghold of Asian traditions and values make the influence of religions, especially religions from the West, pale in comparison….
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April 22, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Buddhism, being a Dharmic religion, is very much based on a sense of law, duty and fixed decree. It is a non-theistic religion, meaning that it is a way of life or a practical philosophy rather than a worship of…
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February 7, 2015 Communication
We often waste time at meetings that seem to be going nowhere simply because we cannot come to a consensus about certain important decisions. When such situations arise, assertiveness will not only allow us to all go home earlier for…
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January 20, 2015 Communication
You may be on a business trip to a foreign country, or venturing into a new community for market opportunities. You ask for a place or a person, and suddenly you find yourself making exaggerated gestures in a vain attempt…
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January 20, 2015 Communication
As with any form of communication, the first step is to assess the person or group of persons you are speaking to. For the unfamiliar, there may be this misconception that online writing = shorthands and instant messaging lingos. That…
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