Terri Morrison Comes to Raleigh
On the 24th of September the TICOR (Triad International Council of REALTORS) held their international day at the Raleigh Regional association of REALTORS. I was fortunate enough to be a menu item for the afternoon. Terri Morrison was the entre for the morning.
Her presentation was totally packed with cultural tidbits. As much as I would like to itemize the things I learned, they seem like trivia without their context. All I can do is recommend very highly the new edition of her book, “Kiss, Bow or Shake Hands”. I know you have probably already read the old version. You probably keep it as a reference in your home or office. As great as it is you need to get the new version not just for the changes in the book; but for the changes that have taken place in the different cultures.
Cultures are so dynamic. Think about the world where you grew up. Think about how your families’ and friend’s attitudes and behaviors have changed. Other cultures are morphing as well. This is especially noticeable in some of the emerging economies. Changes in these places take place overnight.
David Segrest is a REALTOR in Charlotte NC. His website is http://www.segrestrealty.com His email is david@segrestrealty.com
Showing posts with label Culture. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Culture. Show all posts
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Monday, December 10, 2007
The Second Home Culture
The Second Home Culture
Almost every country with any 2nd home market at all seems to have developed cultural enclaves of people who are not from that country. In these enclaves the only “natives” one sees are the people who do service. Even the language(s) is(are) usually more foreign than domestic.
Practically everyone from the USA says, “these foreigners should at least learn English”. These same people may have a 2nd home in Mexico or Costa Rica and not speak a word of Spanish. I can understand how some people improve their comfort level with international travel and home-ownership by being around other people who are like them. There are many reasons for international travel and investment that have nothing to do with the culture.
The culture is what attracts me most. The prices are lower outside of the enclaves as well. The enclave offers a greater sense of security at the expense of the adventure of international travel.
David Segrest is a REALTOR in Charlotte NC. His website is http:www.segrestrealty.com .
Almost every country with any 2nd home market at all seems to have developed cultural enclaves of people who are not from that country. In these enclaves the only “natives” one sees are the people who do service. Even the language(s) is(are) usually more foreign than domestic.
Practically everyone from the USA says, “these foreigners should at least learn English”. These same people may have a 2nd home in Mexico or Costa Rica and not speak a word of Spanish. I can understand how some people improve their comfort level with international travel and home-ownership by being around other people who are like them. There are many reasons for international travel and investment that have nothing to do with the culture.
The culture is what attracts me most. The prices are lower outside of the enclaves as well. The enclave offers a greater sense of security at the expense of the adventure of international travel.
David Segrest is a REALTOR in Charlotte NC. His website is http:www.segrestrealty.com .
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