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  • What Really Happens When People Give Unsolicited Advice
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    What Really Happens When People Give Unsolicited Advice

    When your cardiologist recommends a medication based on your test results, she’s drawing from clinical trials, diagnostic data, and established protocols. When an industry veteran suggests you pivot toward a particular specialization, he’s likely extrapolating from patterns and trajectories he’s observed. And when people offer unsolicited advice about your career, relationships, or any personal choices,…

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  • Lost in Translation: When Words Journey Across Cultures
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    Lost in Translation: When Words Journey Across Cultures

    The story has become marketing legend: In the 1970s, American automaker Chevrolet proudly marketed the Nova across Latin America, only to have sales lag because “No va” means “it doesn’t go” in Spanish. The tale, however good, is largely a myth. The Nova actually did sell briskly in Mexico and Venezuela, even running ahead of…

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