Small Talk שיחה בקטנה

Some English sentences are grammatically perfect… and still sound completely wrong. 😅 Sometimes, one translated idiom can turn a simple message into a very awkward moment. Join Sam and Orit as they dive into English idioms used in offices, startups, and global teams 🌍💼 — and explain why word-for-word translation usually doesn’t work. ✨ In this episode we discuss: • How idioms reflect culture •...

What’s more dangerous in the office: a tuna sandwich, a Friday meeting, or assuming every culture works like yours? 👀 what are the Do’s and Don’ts in your office? In this episode we get into the unspoken rules of office culture in Israel vs. North America : open space etiquette, fast decisions, holiday confusion, weekends, and all the little things nobody explains but everyone expects you to know...

What does checking your cell phone in a meeting say about you? In this episode of Small Talk / שיחה בקטנה, Sam and Orit unpack office culture in Israel and North America through workplace expectations, multitasking, and cell phones in meetings. A fresh look at how everyday office habits can mean very different things across cultures. Key Expressions & Vocabulary Rightfully so – justifiably; wi...

Why does showing up polished in North America feel normal, but in Israel it can feel like you’re trying too hard? Sam and Orit unpack the hidden language of clothes, from weddings and work to job interviews and prom. It’s a funny, revealing look at how casual Israeli culture clashes with North American ideas of looking “put together” and what our clothes say before we even speak. Key words- Dress...

Meet Sam (North America) and Orit (Israel) – two friends having real conversations in English and Hebrew, side by side. In Episode 1, we start with classic culture-shock moments (yes – toilet paper on an office desk) – then dive into the ultimate test of culture: the line. ATM, supermarket, bank, doctor – “מי האחרון?”, “I’m just a question”, fake patience vs. dugri honesty – and what all of this r...