by Jamie | Mar 9, 2020 | The Cultural Insider
Beliefs about luck (and misfortune) are intricately linked to culture. As a result, lucky and unlucky numbers around the world are too. Whether related to a culture’s history, language, or religion, numbers matter. Sometimes a number is a related to an ancient...
by Jamie | Feb 11, 2020 | Events
Despite the best intentions, most of us don’t consistently demonstrate inclusive behaviors. Life is getting harder and more complex, we are working across cultures and time zones, and we have to make decisions faster and with less information. In the brain’s quest for...
by Jamie | Feb 6, 2020 | The Cultural Insider
Rio de Janeiro, hot weather, Caipirinhas, drums, sparkly feather costumes… This is what often comes to mind when we think about Carnival. However, Carnival is also celebrated in other parts of the world in February. Cologne, Germany’s fourth biggest city, is home to...
by Jamie | Feb 4, 2020 | Articles
Going global successfully is part art, part science — and a lot of hard work. In a world without boundaries, companies with international meetings and events must contend with a complex set of requirements. As a result, globalization of meetings has created an...
by Jamie | Jan 9, 2020 | The Cultural Insider
Have you ever thought about how the meaning of colors across cultures can vary? Certain colors are often popular for specific holidays or occasions. For example, you will see red all over during Chinese New Year because it is related to good fortune. The meaning of...
