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The Olympic Games ceremony in France, intended to be a celebration of diversity and inclusivity, instead ignited widespread controversy and highlighted a lack of cultural intelligence. A tableau perceived as a parody of Leonardo da Vinci’s “The Last Supper” alienated a substantial portion of the global audience, overshadowing the event’s intended message of unity and […]

As the Olympic Games are behind us, let’s not forget that all was not so rosy. President Emmanuel Macron, in a TV interview, had proudly proclaimed, “France will host the athletes at the most inclusive, equal, and sustainable Games in history. We are going to welcome the world; it is an immense pride.” Yet, the

Cultural Implications of the 2024 French Legislative Elections Phew!!! A sense of relief and tears of joy emerged with the announcement of the legislative election results on Sunday, July 7. This feeling, tinged with cautious optimism, suggests that we may have narrowly avoided the worst. While the immediate results might seem like a victory, there

Implications Culturelles des Élections Législatives Françaises de 2024 Ouf !!!  Sentiment de soulagement et larmes de joie ont émergé à l’annonce des résultats des élections législatives, dimanche 7 juillet.  Ce sentiment, teinté d’un optimisme prudent, que nous avons peut-être évité le pire. Bien que les résultats immédiats puissent sembler une victoire, il subsiste une prise

In many cultures around the world, respect for elders and strong family ties are foundational principles that shape social structures and individual behaviors. For example, in many Asian cultures, such as in China, Nigeria, and India, it is common for extended families to live together, often including grandparents, parents, and married children. This arrangement allows

I moved to the UK over 10 years ago, but I regularly go back to France to visit friends and family. Every time I take the tube in Paris now, I’m in shock. People don’t stick to the right-hand side of the escalator; they don’t let passengers off the train first before trying to get

Your inclusion surveys may be doing more harm than good. According to Eqtble, employees express concerns about the anonymity of their responses, particularly when asked about sensitive topics such as race, gender, and sexual orientation. And a recent poll on LinkedIn showed that 57% of employees assume the survey is not confidential.  This question from