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Lucky and Unlucky Numbers

Lucky and Unlucky Numbers Around the World

Cologne Carnival

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Colors Across Cultures

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December Holidays

December Holidays

Día de los Muertos

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Cuban Traditions and Superstitions

Six Cuban Traditions and Superstitions

Hispanic Heritage Month

What is Hispanic Heritage Month?

Five Confusing Australian and American English Words

Don’t Confuse These Five Australian and American English Words!

Indian Culture

Indian Culture Facts

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At the risk of sounding cliché, food is VERY impo

At the risk of sounding cliché, food is VERY important for Italians. It’s an opportunity to spend countless hours around the table enjoying delicious dishes. It’s also an excuse to be with family, engage in lively discussions, sign important contracts and commitments, and create stories that turn into lasting memories.⁠
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According to the 2021 Michelin Guide, there are more than 370 Michelin Starred restaurants in Italy. This makes it the country with the third most Michelin-starred restaurants in the world! Only Japan and France have more.⁠
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So, are you hungry yet? Before you head out to a ristorante, trattoria, osteria, or bar, head to the link in bio to see some of the key differences among types of Italian restaurants. These words may not mean what you think in Italy. Because, once again, #culturematters.⁠
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Tomorrow the United States celebrates a national d

Tomorrow the United States celebrates a national day dedicated to the memory of Martin Luther King, Jr. ⁠
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Several decades before the social justice movements that came to the forefront in 2020, MLK advocated a non-violence ethos to move people together towards peace, just like Gandhi before him. ⁠
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Individuals and companies alike continue to work toward truly diverse and inclusive environments at all levels. For example, @pepsico and @marsglobal have changed the mascots and branding for products such as Aunt Jemima syrup and Uncle Ben’s rice respectively. These have origins rooted in racial stereotypes and traditions such as white people refusing to call older Black people by Mr. and Mrs. As a result, they used the terms “aunt” and “uncle”. Similarly, some large companies have begun making “justice deposits” by moving a percent of assets to Black-owned banks. @netflix, @twitter, @paypal, and @costco are among those who have begun this effort to support racial equity and provide economic benefits to Black communities. ⁠
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How much do you know about this iconic visionary of his time? Test your knowledge with our Martin Luther King, Jr. quiz via the link in bio. ⁠
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With all the new followers around here, the beginn

With all the new followers around here, the beginning of the year feels like a good time for a re-introduction!⁠
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I’m Jamie and I'm the founder of Cultural Mixology. I can't believe that Cultural Mixology is turning 14 years old this year! (Yes, established in 2008.) ⁠
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I'm born and raised in NY and have been fortunate to have lived, studied, worked, and explored throughout 30+ countries (and counting) on five continents. ⁠
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My love for languages and culture began as a child. My mom (who was a French teacher before I was born) would teach me French and I couldn't get enough of it. Today I'm proud to say that I've built a career that I’m passionate about. I get to work with people from all over the world and equip them with tools to flourish during times of change and cultural transitions. ⁠
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When not doing that, you can usually find me out running 🏃🏻‍♀️, eating Mexican food 🇲🇽, or dreaming about beautiful objects and jewelry 💎. ⁠
⁠I'm excited to see where this year takes me and YOU. Here we go!⁠

📷: @paola_fiterre
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It has been such a privilege to watch @katheryngro

It has been such a privilege to watch @katheryngronauer grow and THRIVE (😉) while building a successful business that helps professionals create fulfilling professional and personal lives in Japan.⁠
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She's the absolute go-to for everything Japan-related and runs a really cool Trivia Tuesday, so if you don't know her, definitely get connected and on her list.⁠
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For coaches who are seeking or renewing an ICF credential at the ACC or PCC level or those who are simply looking for a collaborative, appreciative, and dialogued process to increase confidence and capabilities, mentor coaching may be just the thing.⁠
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Head to the link in bio to learn more.⁠
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The holidays aren't over quite yet! ⁠ ⁠ Tomorr

The holidays aren't over quite yet! ⁠
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Tomorrow, January 6th, is Three Kings' Day, which also marks the 12th day of Christmas.⁠
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A traditional treat is rosca de reyes, or Three Kings’ Bread. Shaped in a circle or oval with an empty center, like a crown, rosca de reyes is made with sweet dough. Occasionally, there are additions of orange, fruits or icing on top. In some cultures, a tiny baby toy is hidden in the cake. ⁠
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Curious to learn more about Three Kings' Day? Head to the link in bio. 👑👑👑⁠
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