by Jamie | Dec 1, 2018 | Quizzes
Canada and the US are two of the most culturally similar countries in the world. Therefore, the differences can be subtle. When cultural patterns are only slightly different, they can be harder to recognize. For example, Canada is fast paced. And the US is very fast...
by Jamie | Nov 22, 2018 | Quizzes
The Caribbean is easier to picture than it is to define. There are the islands, the beaches, and the turquoise water. But where does the Caribbean actually begin and end? The answer depends partly on whether you are talking about geography, history, or Caribbean...
by Jamie | Nov 15, 2018 | Quizzes
Costa Rica, the Central American country whose name literally means “rich coast”, is bordered by Nicaragua to the north and Panama to the south. One theory is that its name comes from Christopher Columbus’s impressions upon landing there in 1502. The natives were all...
by Jamie | Nov 14, 2018 | Quizzes
When we think of what makes a culture unique, we often think of language, food, or customs. Yet, one of the most vivid and compelling expressions of cultural identity is often overlooked—fashion! Across the globe, fashion has the power to communicate a culture’s...
by Jamie | Nov 13, 2018 | Quizzes
Do you have December holidays on your mind right now? Around the world, December is a time for many holiday celebrations. And it’s not just Christmas. For example, Jews all over the world celebrate Hanukkah and Black people in the United States often celebrate...
by Jamie | Nov 10, 2018 | Quizzes
speciallægepraksisplanlægningsstabiliseringsperiode No, that’s not a typo! The longest Danish word comes in at an astonishing 51 letters! It means “period of plan stabilising for a specialist doctor’s practice”. If you didn’t know that, did you know that the Danish...
by Jamie | Nov 10, 2018 | Quizzes
Whether it’s holiday season, birthdays, anniversaries, or any other kind of celebration, these occasions often include drinking alcohol. You may have heard of drinking traditions like never pouring your own drink in Korea. Or moving your glass arriba, abajo, al...
by Jamie | Nov 10, 2018 | Quizzes
Egypt is widely known for its remarkable history, culture, and of course, the pyramids. The North African country is not only inspiring because of its ancient past, but also because of the people who keep its dynamic Egyptian culture alive today. Egypt’s past connects...
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...
