by Recommendation of Heather Chetwynd | Aug 31, 2014 | Culture and Values
Who would have ever thought that your predominant way of thinking and your appearance – in particular your face – could be so related. I find this interesting since facial expressions are influenced to a large degree by cultural conditioning. For example,...
by Heather Chetwynd | Jan 11, 2013 | Culture and Values
This is the second in a series of articles based on excerpts from a presentation made by Heather Chetwynd at the ING Cafe in downtown Toronto in Fall 2012. Please watch out for more upcoming posts based on the variety of topics that were covered at that event....
by Heather Chetwynd | Oct 2, 2012 | Culture and Values
I recently went with some colleagues to walk around the edge of the CN Tower, about 350 meters high. They call it ‘The Edge Walk’ and, while it may not actually be risky – you are tied in pretty tight! – it certainly feels risky. (Check out the...
by Heather Chetwynd | May 10, 2011 | Voice to Word Post - Other
A friend of mine recently told me a story about a former student who had become a police officer. One day, he was attending a young man who had fainted. Since the young man was unconscious, the officer called an ambulance which whisked him away to the hospital. The...
by Heather Chetwynd | May 22, 2010 | Accent Modification
A guy walks into a bar. He’s relatively new to Canada and he likes beer. So, he orders his favourite imported beer. As he finishes his beer, he asks the bartender a question. “Next time I visit your bar,” says the new Canadian, “I’d like to order a Canadian...
