Affection Has Accents
Tue Feb 03 2026
Love is universal. The way we express it is not.
In this episode of Canadian Salad, we explore how culture shapes love. From love languages and public displays of affection to family expectations, language, and tradition, Hostion & Andrea unpack how affection, intimacy, and commitment look different across the world.
You’ll hear stories about intercultural relationships, why saying “I love you” doesn’t mean the same thing everywhere, and how misunderstandings often come from cultural mismatches rather than a lack of care.
Perfect for listeners interested in culture, relationships, migration, identity, and human connection.
Topics include:
Cultural expressions of loveLove languages vs. cultural contextIntercultural relationshipsIndividualism and collectivismPublic vs. private affectionLanguage and emotional expression
Go to https://www.canadiansalad.ca/ for all sources cited in this episode. And please refer us to your friends, family and that racist uncle that just doesn't get it.
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Theme music by Nver Avetyan from Pixabay.
A Janklin Production.
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Love is universal. The way we express it is not. In this episode of Canadian Salad, we explore how culture shapes love. From love languages and public displays of affection to family expectations, language, and tradition, Hostion & Andrea unpack how affection, intimacy, and commitment look different across the world. You’ll hear stories about intercultural relationships, why saying “I love you” doesn’t mean the same thing everywhere, and how misunderstandings often come from cultural mismatches rather than a lack of care. Perfect for listeners interested in culture, relationships, migration, identity, and human connection. Topics include: Cultural expressions of loveLove languages vs. cultural contextIntercultural relationshipsIndividualism and collectivismPublic vs. private affectionLanguage and emotional expression Go to https://www.canadiansalad.ca/ for all sources cited in this episode. And please refer us to your friends, family and that racist uncle that just doesn't get it. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok. Theme music by Nver Avetyan from Pixabay. A Janklin Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.