My partner wants us to spend Lunar New Year with their extended family in Taiwan but I'm terrified of saying the wrong thing or not understanding the customs, and when I express my anxiety they get frustrated like I'm rejecting their culture when I'm just scared of being disrespectful.
More people experience this than they realize.
Fear of cultural missteps creates distance in the very moments meant to build connection and belonging.
“Where Are You with Vacation and holiday across cultures?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.