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...
by Jamie | Jul 6, 2017 | The Cultural Insider
This fascinating Caribbean melting pot is a definite study in contrasts. Whether we’re thinking about its mixed cultural roots, geography that spans mountains, rainforests, and beaches, or its complex relationship with the United States, this is one island worth...
by Jamie | Jun 26, 2017 | Events
Join the Morphmom “non-conference conference” connecting women thru inspiring conversations where REAL WOMEN tackle REAL LIFE QUESTIONS with REAL ANSWERS. Jamie Gelbtuch of Cultural Mixology is looking forward to joining the panel “Start That...
by Jamie | Jun 1, 2017 | The Cultural Insider
The holiday of Ramadan is upon us once again. Here are five fast facts to help you understand the importance of this holy month for the 1.9 billion Muslims around the world… 1. Ninth month, new moon Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. The...
by Jamie | May 30, 2017 | Quizzes
From doppelgänger to rendez-vous, so many highly specific words in various languages have seamlessly made their way into the vocabulary of other tongues. These untranslatable words serve as a reminder of language’s remarkable ability to capture nuanced concepts,...
