People going from Southern Italy to the North say that they feel cold not only for the different climate, but for the less "warm" approach in relationships. Geert Hofstede More Quotes by Geert Hofstede More Quotes From Geert Hofstede Culture is the collective programming of the mind which distinguishes the members of one group from another. Geert Hofstede groups mind culture Culture is more often a source of conflict than of synergy. Cultural differences are a nuisance at best and often a disaster. Geert Hofstede nuisance differences culture The way in which a group of people solves problems. Geert Hofstede groups culture people