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The Global Code

How a New Culture of Universal Values Is Reshaping Business and Marketing

Clotaire Rapaille

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Question 1 of 7
What defines the 'Global Tribe' as described in the book?
  • A. A highly connected, mobile group of trendsetters who are not bound to a specific nationality or culture.
  • B. A political organization aiming to create a single, unified global government and economy.
  • C. Indigenous populations that have maintained their traditional way of life despite modern globalization.
  • D. A secret society of multinational corporate leaders who control global trade and economics.
Question 2 of 7
In the hierarchy of the Global Tribe, which group sits at the very top and acts as the ultimate tastemakers?
  • A. The Courtesans
  • B. The Symbolic Creators
  • C. The Court
  • D. The Suppliers
Question 3 of 7
According to the Global Tribe's hierarchy, what is a defining characteristic of 'third culture individuals'?
  • A. They are artists, thinkers, and philosophers who create symbolic value for the elite.
  • B. They are wealthy social climbers who live outside the tribe but desperately want to join.
  • C. They are high-end realtors who predict the property needs of the court in various global hubs.
  • D. They are children of the Global Tribe who grew up moving between different cultures and tend to be highly open-minded.
Question 4 of 7
What is the 'rule of three' that members of the Global Tribe generally adhere to?
  • A. They must donate to three international charities, own three businesses, and travel three months a year.
  • B. They must have three places they call home, or alternatively, speak three languages and be familiar with three cultures.
  • C. They must employ at least three symbolic creators, three suppliers, and three courtesans to maintain their status.
  • D. They must hold citizenship in three different countries to easily navigate international borders and free trade zones.
Question 5 of 7
How does the Global Tribe primarily define the highest standard of luxury?
  • A. As products that are highly expensive and heavily mass-produced for global availability.
  • B. As technological gadgets that offer the latest and fastest worldwide connectivity.
  • C. As items that are unique, handmade, and crafted with patience and passion.
  • D. As any high-end product that carries a 'Made in Italy' or 'Made in France' label.
Question 6 of 7
How did American Express successfully appeal to the Global Tribe according to the text?
  • A. By offering a one-step international arrival system with a personal guide at airports.
  • B. By allowing members to purchase a one-square-foot piece of land in Scotland.
  • C. By creating a marketing campaign that encouraged customers to create their own roads.
  • D. By throwing exclusive, high-end parties for the court in cities like Dubai and Monaco.
Question 7 of 7
What actionable advice does the author give for conducting business abroad?
  • A. Always stay in international hotels to maintain a familiar and controlled environment.
  • B. Rely primarily on translation apps to ensure clear and precise communication.
  • C. 'Speak culture' by learning the country's customs, dress codes, and business etiquette.
  • D. Focus exclusively on the financial benefits of the deal to easily overcome cultural barriers.

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The Global Code Summary & Overview

The Global Code (2015) is about a recent worldwide phenomenon: a global unconsciousness, or code, that contains a new system of values, beliefs and principles. This code is formed and shared by the Global Tribe, a highly mobile and cross-cultural group of people who are setting trends, shaking up the old status quo and becoming the target demographic for global luxury brands.

Who Should Listen to The Global Code?

  • Sociology and anthropology students
  • People interested in cultural differences and similarities
  • Marketers and advertisers who want to make their brand a global success

About the Author: Clotaire Rapaille

Dr. Clotaire Rapaille is an international marketing guru and founder of Archetype Discoveries Worldwide, which has provided global marketing insight into some of the world’s biggest brands. He is also the author of numerous books on marketing, sociology, psychology and cultural anthropology, including The Culture Code: An Ingenious Way to Understand Why People Around the World Live and Buy as They Do. 

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