by Jamie | Oct 6, 2016 | The Cultural Insider
All cultures evolve over time, some faster than others. Present-day Russian culture is a 50/50 split between “old” and “new”. This is often reflected in generational attitudes. For example, those over 35 years old tend to hold more traditional...
by Jamie | Sep 25, 2016 | Events
When you encounter cultural differences, do you ask, “Is my view correct?” or “Does my view serve me?” The risk of ignoring culture is that we jeopardize our talent’s ability to deliver maximum value. Mistaken assumptions, miscommunications, and misperceived...
by Jamie | Aug 4, 2016 | The Cultural Insider
“The British are coming!” is the legendary phrase (often erroneously) attributed to Paul Revere during the American Revolution. These days, the British are actually going as they continue with plans to exit the European Union. The United Kingdom is not one...
by Jamie | Jul 7, 2016 | The Cultural Insider
It’s summertime in half the world right now, and along with loads of sunshine and lots of heat, often comes a feeling that love is in the air. At Cultural Mixology, we believe that we learn just as much from our (cultural) faux pas as we do from our successes. So we...
by Jamie | Jun 29, 2016 | Collaborations
Need help navigating the US personal financial systems? At Anglia Advisors, one of their specialties is working with foreign nationals based in the US. They help them successfully navigate the various options available to them via the US personal financial systems....
by Jamie | May 5, 2016 | The Cultural Insider
May in France that means lots of holidays! When your French colleagues are in the office though, here are three tips for increasing effectiveness the “French Way”: 1. No news is good news. While some cultures favor frequent praise and compliments (e.g....
by Jamie | Apr 7, 2016 | The Cultural Insider
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,...
by Jamie | Mar 29, 2016 | Articles
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...
by Jamie | Mar 3, 2016 | The Cultural Insider
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...
by Jamie | Feb 4, 2016 | Articles
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...
