Already a Future Women? Sign in Inclusion Creating safe spaces for constructive conversations How to connect with others despite linguistic and cultural differences By Zebunnissa Khan Inclusion How to connect with others despite linguistic and cultural differences By Zebunnissa Khan Previous article ‘Full ecosystem’ of infertility impact underestimated at work Next article Three steps to prepare for a tech future As a bilingual psychologist, I’ve come to appreciate the beauty and complexity of language—and the countless ways it can trip us up. Imagine trying to explain Freud’s theories of the unconscious in Arabic or deciphering emotions expressed in a language that has 50 different words for “happiness.” Welcome to my world, where cultural sensitivity is part of the job. Join the club Already a member? Sign in inclusionwork in progress More from FW Inclusion How to make “good trouble” By Elly Desmarchelier Inclusion Normalising periods and menstrual cycles at work By Dee Salmin Inclusion A tall story about a short man (and what it has to do with women) By Briana Blackett Inclusion Creating safe spaces for constructive conversations By Zebunnissa Khan Your inbox just got smarter If you’re not a member, sign up to our newsletter to get the best of Future Women in your inbox.