by Jamie | Jan 11, 2018 | The Cultural Insider
Taiwan is a 35,883 sq km (13,855 sq mi) island that was once occupied by the Spanish, Dutch, and Japanese. Today, it has a population of 23 million people. They speak Taiwanese, Mandarin Chinese, Hakka, and aboriginal dialects from 13 tribes. Taiwan is the birthplace...
by Jamie | Dec 14, 2017 | The Cultural Insider
Whether it’s Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or other festivities, it’s the time of year when we often reach out to colleagues and friends with seasonal greetings. If you’re wondering how to say happy holidays to your global crew, check out our list...
by Jamie | Nov 14, 2017 | The Cultural Insider
In advance of this all important US American holiday, we’re sharing some fast facts that you may not know. (Or, let’s be honest, that you may not remember). Timing is Everything We typically date the first Thanksgiving back to 1621 when the Native...
by Jamie | Sep 7, 2017 | The Cultural Insider
Just as shared language does not imply shared meaning, shared silence does not either. Silence can be full of significance, answers, or nothing at all. It is a critical tool that impacts the rhythm of communication and its myriad implications are worth considering in...
by Jamie | Aug 3, 2017 | The Cultural Insider
Volevi la bicicletta, adesso devi pedalare! As they say in Italian, “You wanted the bike, now you have to pedal!” Working across cultures isn’t always easy. However, the extra efforts that you make often exponentially increase your chances...
