Since 2011, when they first became available to a wide range of mobile users, emojis – the plethora of brightly coloured smiley faces, hearts and so forth – have become commonplace and used by people all over the world. An emoji, from the Japanese word for ‘picture character’, is a visual interpretation of an idea, feeling, status or event, and
In the following case study, we explain how we helped one of our clients overcome the language barriers that any company who exports to multiple countries can face in communication and business. In this particular scenario, we look at our work with Zettlex and how we ensured their website was as concise and technically accurate in certain key languages as
Birthdays are something that all people have in common, whether they live in a far-flung corner of Russia or the vibrant city of Tokyo. The words, traditions, songs, gifts and how the cake is served may be different, but the sentiment remains the same. Read on to find out how to say “happy birthday” in fifteen different languages, along with
There are 195 countries in the world today, many of which have their own languages and customs. If you’re looking to take your business global, it’s important to be aware of customs in your target area to ensure you are seen as being respectful, courteous and polite to strengthen your foreign business relationships. So, without further ado, let’s look at