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Posts by Angelina Khoo

In 2009, Angelina relocated to Buenos Aires to teach English while learning to dance the tango and speak Spanish. Her time there has given her insight into cross-cultural relationships & living abroad. Visit her at Making the Same Difference or purchase her eBook, Argentine Eyes, a novel based on her recent experiences.

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2 Things You Need to Form a Strong Friendship

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“To have a friend and be a friend is what makes life worthwhile.” ~Unknown

Extreme Makeover: Friendship Edition! That would be the best phrase to describe a year in the life of a cross-cultural friendship with my best friend Marisa.

This is the first deep and meaningful relationship I’ve ever had with someone who doesn’t speak a word in my own language.

My relationship with her has exposed and challenged many of my cultural beliefs and ideas about friendship.

There is nothing wrong with being influenced by culture. We all are.

But it’s good to recognize where some of our …