April 8-10, 2016

Swiss Philosophy Salon:

Cultural Intelligence in a changing world

Conversation Menu:

Personal

1. List what you believe to be in your own Core and Flex. Think about

values, behaviors, skills, beliefs and identity. List them quickly without

any particular order.

Core: I would always ………………. I would never …………………

Flex: I don’t mind ………………..

2. What is the danger of being all Core and nothing but Core?

3. What is the consequence of being all Flex and very little Core?

4. Can you identify something that has moved from Core to Flex or from

Flex to Core in each decade of your life?

General

5. Is globalization making the world smaller and cultural differences less

significant? Think Starbucks, CocaCola, Facebook etc.

6. Deciphering non-verbal communication: Speaking without words

“He didn’t look at me once. I know he’s guilty. Never trust a person who

doesn’t look you in the eye.” –American Police Officer—

“Americans smile at strangers. I don’t know what to think of that.”

--Russian Engineer—

“Americans seem cold. They seem to get upset when you stand close to

them.” –Jordanian Teacher—