Episode 5: Exploring Hofstede's 6 Cultural Dimensions and the differences in Power Distance between Denmark, Ireland, Morocco and the United States of America

We will go through the first of the six Geert Hofstede Cultural Dimensions which is Power Distance for Denmark, Ireland, Morocco and the United States of America. This tool helps give you insight into 6 dimensions of culture from countries throughout the world and is helpful to cross cultural couples in learning about their partner's culture. This tool can help you in business and personal relationships but is especially helpful for intercultural couples in gaining insight and comparing their culture with their partner's culture. Power Distance specifically will examine the relationship between higher and lower ranking members of a society and what expectation for equality there is in any given culture. 

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Co-Hosts Erica and Hamada El Hilali have been happily married for over a decade despite being born half way around the world from each other. She grew up Danish and Irish Catholic in Minnesota in America and he grew up Muslim in Morocco. They both have navigated the challenges and rewards of a cross-cultural marriage and are now raising their family in Southern California.Gain insights in how to overcome the struggles of being a cross cultural couple and gain insights into increasing your cross cultural compentencies.