by Jamie | Jul 15, 2018 | Quizzes
Despite being a relatively young country, people have inhabited the UAE region for thousands of years. The first inhabitants were the Bedouin. They farmed, traded, and even dove for pearls. For example, the world’s oldest pearl was discovered in the emirate of Umm Al...
by Jamie | Jul 5, 2018 | The Cultural Insider
The American proverb “The squeaky wheels gets greased” teaches us that attention will be paid to people (or problems) that are most noticeable. It is in stark contrast to the Japanese proverb “The nail that sticks out gets hammered down”. Or...
by Jamie | May 3, 2018 | The Cultural Insider
We’re about to emphasize Greece as the basis for culture tips below. Do you know what characteristic the strategic words in italics share? If not, don’t panic! Just keep reading with enthusiasm… There are over 150,000 words of Greek origin in...
by Jamie | Apr 5, 2018 | The Cultural Insider
In 2018, Cultural Mixology Turned 10 (We can’t believe it either!) We are grateful to have served as a strategic thinking partner, through coaching, training, mentoring, and consulting, to support such a wide range of individuals and organizations that are faced...
by Jamie | Feb 19, 2018 | Articles
When it comes to international relocations, expatriates often don’t truly know what to expect until they’re in the thick of it. By then, they’re already behind the learning curve and experiencing cultural transition stress. Symptoms such as sleeplessness, under- or...
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...
