11. Dezember 2025 – fbs (youtube) Today “Culture Vultures” dives into a phenomenon many of us encounter at some point in our lives: the Cross-Race Effect. This effect describes our tendency to recognise faces of our own – or most familiar – ethnicity more easily than those of other groups. Also known as Cross-Race Bias …
3. Dezember 2025 – fbs (youtube) Today, we, Florence & Bettina, will explore a phenomenon that seems to be accelerating across many areas of society: linguistic erosion. We can observe it in everyday conversations, organisations, media – and even in the way technology proposes alternative words for us. Little by little, certain behaviours, actions or …
26. November 2025 – fbs (youtube) In today’s “Culture Vultures” conversation, we, Florence & Bettina explore a topic many of us can relate to – adapting to a majority. Adaptation can take many forms: From cultural adjustment when living abroad to navigating societal expectations as someone with different needs or experiences. How far should adaptation …
19. November 2025 – fbs (youtube) Today, “Culture Vultures” dives into yet another sensitive topic: racism close to home. Racism is challenging enough. When it comes from people we love, the emotional complexity increases even more. How do we respond when family or close friends express racist views? Do we try to educate? Set boundaries? …
12. November 2025 – fbs (youtube) Today we will dive into the emotional topic of cultural heritage and pride. Expressing pride in one’s cultural background has become a delicate balancing act. Too often, cultural pride is mistaken for cultural superiority. Yet, being proud of where we come from is really about connection (to our roots, …
05. November 2025 – fbs (youtube) Ready for the next round of ‘Culture Vultures’? Today in our next “Culture Vultures” conversation, we, Florence and Bettina, will explore the power of gestures and rituals – such as taking the knee – and the significance and impact they carry. I, Florence will share her perspective on where …
29. Oktober 2025 – fbs (youtube) Ready for the next round of ‘Culture Vultures’? This time, we talk about cultural challenges in Great Britain. I am curious to explore how cultural differences are seen, expressed and perceived in Great Britain and how this compares to Germany and beyond. Thankfully, Bettina, who is based in England, …
04. November 2025 – fbs (youtube) Ready for the next round of ‘Culture Vultures’? We, Florence and Bettina, explore how different people experience healthcare – from specific needs and expectations to the importance of clear, empathetic communication with health professionals. I, Florence share my personal perspective on feeling safe during diagnosis and treatment, and why …
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15. Oktober 2025 – fbs (youtube) Ready for the next round of ‘Culture Vultures’? This time, we, Florence and Bettina, talk about identification – and explore the traits, habits and values that make Florence (feel) German. I, Florence share how sayings from my German foster mother – “What you start, you have to finish” or …
08. Oktober 2025 – fbs (youtube) Ready for the next round of ‘Culture Vultures’? This time, we are looking at inclusion through language. In our globalised world, whether at work or in our closest circles, it is easy to forget how it feels to be excluded when you don’t speak the group’s common language. Is …