by Jamie | Nov 9, 2018 | Quizzes
Everyone experiences emotions. But the real question is do people experience emotions across cultures in the same way? This is a question that has long been prominent in cultural psychology research. As you may have guessed, when it comes to emotions, #culturematters....
by Jamie | Nov 8, 2018 | The Cultural Insider
“No one has ever become poor by giving.” ―Anne Frank Like almost everything else, the idea of “giving back” varies across cultures. The CAF (Charities Aid Foundation) World Giving Index, now in its eighth edition, looks at how and why people around the...
by Jamie | Nov 5, 2018 | Quizzes
Can you relate to these famous George Orwell words? “Each generation imagines itself to be more intelligent than the one that went before it, and wiser than the one that comes after it.” The existence of multiple generations in today’s workplace can bring brilliant...
by Jamie | Nov 2, 2018 | Quizzes
Greenland is often imagined as a vast land of ice and silence. Yes, ice is everywhere, but it’s only part of the story. This is a place where dramatic landscapes meet a resilient culture shaped by nature, history, and adaptation. With just over 56,000 people spread...
by Jamie | Nov 1, 2018 | Quizzes
Hong Kong is a place of superlatives. For example, it has more Rolls Royce cars per person and more skyscrapers than any other city in the world. And in one of those skyscrapers you can find the world’s highest rooftop bar, OZONE, perched amidst the clouds on...
by Jamie | Oct 4, 2018 | The Cultural Insider
It’s often said that 50% of being Canadian is not being American. The United States and Canada are two of the most similar cultures in the world. Yet, there are also many critical differences. So, this month we’re exploring why Canadian Thanksgiving and...
by Jamie | Sep 15, 2018 | Quizzes
The first known use of the expression “Indian Summer” was in 1778. It is said to have originated in New England, referring to the Native American practice of gathering winter stores at this time. According to the dictionary it is “a period of warm or mild weather in...
by Jamie | Sep 7, 2018 | Quizzes
Every January, the United States celebrates a national day dedicated to the memory of Martin Luther King, Jr. Several decades before the social justice movements that came to the forefront in 2020, MLK advocated a non-violence ethos to move people together towards...
by Jamie | Sep 1, 2018 | Quizzes
Passover, also known as Pesach, is a Jewish holiday that commemorates the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt. It is celebrated for seven or eight days, depending on the tradition, and is one of the most important festivals in the Jewish...
by Jamie | Aug 30, 2018 | Quizzes
Poland is a country of contrasts, where centuries-old traditions coexist with modern innovation. From medieval castles and picturesque towns to cutting-edge industries and dynamic cities, Poland offers a unique blend of the old and the new. It’s also home to globally...
