Image: whitehouse.gov Expat is a shortened version or a nickname for an expatriate - a person living outside their native country or who has settled themselves abroad for a time. As a cross-cultural consultant, I conduct ongoing virtual training for expats who live and work here in the U.S. Many times, I am asked about [...]
Image: stock.adobe.com By Sensvector While most Western countries ring in New Year’s Day at midnight on January 1 following the solar calendar, many of our Asian neighbors celebrate New Year’s according to the lunar calendar, which in 2021 falls on February 12th, and is the Year of the Ox. Not just a single day festivity, [...]
Photo Credit: stock.adobe.com By pyty Valentine's Day may look a little different this year with many couples opting to celebrate their love safely at home in the U.S. and worldwide. For hundreds of years, nations have celebrated Valentine’s Day with beloved traditions. The following countries have unique Valentine’s Day origins and beliefs - some even [...]
Image Source: stock.adobe.com By malp The Global Sustainable Tourism Council and the United Nations emphasize numerous criteria for responsible travel. Many travelers have inquired about the Global Sustainable Tourism Council Criteria. The GSTC provides a set of minimum requirements that a tourism business or destination must aspire to for approval: environmentally friendly tourism practices; protecting [...]
Image: Screenshot: courtesy NBC, Parks and Recreation Youtube. Hearts: stock.adobe.com By Vitaliy "What's Galentine's Day? Oh, it's only the best day of the year...ladies celebrating ladies." - Leslie Knope from Parks and Recreation Women worldwide celebrate the gal-pal day on February 13th, the day before Valentine’s Day. The holiday was introduced in 2010 through the [...]
(Disclaimer: stock photo - not our sweet girl, Toffee) Image Credit: stock.adobe.com By Chalabala You’re accomplished, brilliant and sophisticated during the workday, managing to stay on your A-game. When it’s time for a date; it’s a failure of the brain, and you sometimes end up in deep yogurt with embarrassing moments. How does this happen, [...]
Image Credit: stock.adobe.com By NicoElNino Time is important worldwide, however it is viewed differently in various cultures. As you can imagine, when coaching multicultural teams and global leaders, time management is a challenging discussion topic. Numerous experts, including Edward Hall, have said that there are two main ways of viewing time: flexible and strict. Flexible time [...]
Image Credit: stock.adobe.com By Tharun On Monday, January 18, 2021, our nation celebrates a national holiday in honor of the leadership and compassion of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, who tirelessly led the United States in her struggle for civil rights and community values. His vision of a nation free of discrimination and oppression inspired [...]
Tea at Lanesborough Hotel with Elizabeth Filippouli photo by Sharon Schweitzer After water, tea is the second most consumed liquid on the globe; no, it’s not beer! So, in honor of National Hot Tea Month, we are exploring a few global regions where tea is a fundamental part of culture. Just how did tea gain [...]
Image: stock.adobe.com By flysnow Joseph R. Biden, Jr. is scheduled to be inaugurated on Wednesday, January 20, 2021, during the Covid-19 pandemic. In light of the events of last week, this event will occur with unprecedented levels of security with the world observing our democracy. Once again our readers are asking us for advice about how [...]
