When Culture Meets Money

When Culture Meets Money

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,...
What Giving Gives with Cultural Mixologist Jamie Gelbtuch

What Giving Gives with Cultural Mixologist Jamie Gelbtuch

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...
A Lesson in Brazilian Portuguese

A Lesson in Brazilian Portuguese

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...
Valentine’s Day: Use Your Brain, Not Your Heart

Valentine’s Day: Use Your Brain, Not Your Heart

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...
3 Powerful Tips for Doing Business in Japan

3 Powerful Tips for Doing Business in Japan

In Japan, it’s all about the indirect communication style. Want to know more about how to do it? These are our three best Japanese culture tips: 1.  Choose Your Bow Wisely Bowing in Japan is more than just a way to greet someone. For example, it may be done when...