The key to cross-cultural success is to develop an understanding of, and a deep respect for, the differences.

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While Ursula and Rupert manage to find an understanding despite their differences, the insecurity of both Gudrun and Gerald drives them apart.

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Given the fact that marital problems are one of the most common reasons for seeking mental help, according to the study, understanding the sex differences in marital happiness is especially important.

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But the differences underline the difficulty of understanding what is happening to the economy at present.

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One challenge in understanding network effects is to spot the differences between several sorts of network.

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Understanding those sex differences both biologically and experientially holds the promise of improving the long-term outcome of all children with ASD.

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Ms Pinker is surely right that understanding the causes of workplace gender gaps, rather than mulishly insisting sex differences do not exist, will ultimately be better for both women and men.

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