by Jamie | Mar 9, 2020 | The Cultural Insider
Beliefs about luck (and misfortune) are intricately linked to culture. As a result, lucky and unlucky numbers around the world are too. Whether related to a culture’s history, language, or religion, numbers matter. Sometimes a number is a related to an ancient...
by Jamie | Feb 11, 2020 | Events
Despite the best intentions, most of us don’t consistently demonstrate inclusive behaviors. Life is getting harder and more complex, we are working across cultures and time zones, and we have to make decisions faster and with less information. In the brain’s quest for...
by Jamie | Feb 6, 2020 | The Cultural Insider
Rio de Janeiro, hot weather, Caipirinhas, drums, sparkly feather costumes… This is what often comes to mind when we think about Carnival. However, Carnival is also celebrated in other parts of the world in February. Cologne, Germany’s fourth biggest city, is home to...
by Jamie | Feb 4, 2020 | Articles
Going global successfully is part art, part science — and a lot of hard work. In a world without boundaries, companies with international meetings and events must contend with a complex set of requirements. As a result, globalization of meetings has created an...
by Jamie | Jan 9, 2020 | The Cultural Insider
Have you ever thought about how the meaning of colors across cultures can vary? Certain colors are often popular for specific holidays or occasions. For example, you will see red all over during Chinese New Year because it is related to good fortune. The meaning of...
by Jamie | Dec 12, 2019 | The Cultural Insider
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, Jewish people all over the world celebrate Hanukkah and Black people in the United States often...
by Jamie | Nov 20, 2019 | Articles
While tipping may be a common practice in the United States, the same does not always hold true abroad. In many countries, tipping after a meal is not part of local custom. In some cases it’s even frowned upon. Why don’t some countries expect tipping? Here are some...
by Jamie | Nov 7, 2019 | The Cultural Insider
Día de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead, is celebrated in many Latin American countries. Let’s take a closer look at Peru and what we can learn from how they treat those who have passed. When thinking about Día de los Muertos, the first thing that often comes to...
by Jamie | Oct 10, 2019 | The Cultural Insider
su·per·sti·tion:/ˌso͞opərˈstiSH(ə)n/a belief or notion, not based on reason or knowledge, in or of the ominous significance of a particular thing, circumstance, occurrence, proceeding, or the like.Source: www.dictionary.com Here is a list of six common Cuban...
by Jamie | Sep 12, 2019 | The Cultural Insider
Every year, since 1968, the United States has recognized the contributions and presence of Hispanic and Latin Americans within US American culture. The recognition began as Hispanic Heritage Week in 1968 when President Lyndon Johnson signed it into law. Then, in 1988,...
