by Jamie | May 5, 2016 | The Cultural Insider
May in France that means lots of holidays! When your French colleagues are in the office though, here are three tips for increasing effectiveness the “French Way”: 1. No news is good news. While some cultures favor frequent praise and compliments (e.g....
by Jamie | Apr 7, 2016 | The Cultural Insider
April in the US can only mean one thing… It’s tax time and finances are top of mind for many people. In additional to cultural adaptation, foreign nationals living or working in the US face many unique financial challenges. There’s a lot to learn,...
by Jamie | Mar 29, 2016 | Articles
With four foreign languages under her belt, and extensive travels throughout five continents, it’s safe to say that Jamie Gelbtuch knows what she’s doing when it comes to training and coaching in organizations that are faced with multicultural challenges. Jamie also...
by Jamie | Mar 3, 2016 | The Cultural Insider
It’s time to learn how to speak “Brazilian” with the four expressions below that will have you sounding like a native in no time. 1. Jeitinho brasileiro (“The Brazilian Way”) This is often used to describe a shortcut. In particular, one...
by Jamie | Feb 4, 2016 | Articles
Valentine’s Day, the holiday of love and romance in the United States (and many other countries in the world) is just around the corner. This month, we’re going against the grain, and encouraging you to use your brain, and not your heart, to be more successful as you...
