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Why Japanese Business Cards Must Be Handled With Both Hands

In Japan, the exchange of business cards (meishi) is a ritual that reflects deep cultural values of respect and hierarchy. Handing over a card with one hand? That is a serious faux pas.

The €50 Million Translation Error That Grounded Airbus Planes

A simple unit conversion error in technical documentation led to wiring that was 41cm too short, grounding an entire fleet and costing Airbus half a billion euros.

How to Get Your Birth Certificate Translated for UK Immigration

A step-by-step guide to getting your birth certificate translated and certified for UK visa applications, UKVI requirements, and Home Office submissions.

10 Untranslatable Words That Reveal How Cultures Think

From the Portuguese "saudade" to the Danish "hygge", some words capture feelings and concepts that simply do not exist in English. Here are 10 of our favourites.