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Culture, Etiquette & Modern Manners for Holiday Gatherings 2021 in the COVID-19 Era
The holidays are just around the corner and invitations have been arriving via email and delivered in our regular mail. So, how do you make sure that you have the best and safest holiday gatherings this year? US culture: Safer ways of showing respect for each other, such as wearing masks, getting vaccinated, and exchanging…
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Holiday Tipping as the Pandemic Grinds on in 2021
A holiday tip is a way to express gratitude for the past year of loyalty and service. As the pandemic grinds on, personal circumstances continue to evolve, and it is important to avoid overextending yourself financially to tip others. During the holidays, if you can be a little more generous, it is kind and considerate.…
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Texas Wine Month & Wine Sommeliers 2021
In honor of Texas Wine month, let’s close October by celebrating Texas sommeliers and wine. Many folks don’t realize that our Texas wine region is the second largest in the U.S., right behind Napa, California. Texas expert Drew Hendricks, co-founder of the Texas Sommeliers Association offered his opinion on why it’s a promising idea to get…
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Celebrating Czech American Heritage Month 2021
As a second generation Czech American living in Texas, I’m delighted to share this blog in response to readers and followers who have been inquiring about recent developments. On October 1st of this year, Governor Greg Abbott officially recognized October as Czech American Heritage month to recognize the valued communities of Czechs who have greatly…
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A Novel Education – E.S. Alexander
October is National Book Month, a month-long celebration that focuses on the importance of reading, writing, and literature. In honor of this important month, it is fitting to invite E.S. Alexander, my co-author for Access to Asia, to return and write another guest blog post. Here Dr. Liz shares insight into a book about to…
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Eat Better, Eat Together Month
This is the third blog post by our guest blogger Mindy Hofman – please read her bio. A time to reflect on the benefits of sharing healthy meals with your friends or family, October is National Eat Better, Eat Together Month. As a single parent it can be challenging to find the time to prepare…
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Thanksgiving in Canada: Customs, Origin & Tradition
Canada, oh, sweet Canada! Many people refer to this vast country as the land of Maple Syrup. This nation is famous for its stunning scenery, fabulous people, spectacular ski slopes, and frosty winters. Be careful not to let the similarity of the Canadian Hofstede cultural dimensions to the U.S. cultural dimensions mislead you as this…
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Celebrating Intergeneration Day 2021
How do we connect generations for better communication and sharing gratitude? In anticipation of Intergeneration Day, on Sunday, October 3, we share some ideas for celebration. It’s interesting to note that the origin of last month’s Intergeneration celebration began in the year 2000 with Ms. Sandy Kraemer during her efforts to research intergenerational issues. Her…
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Global Diversity Awareness Month 2021
Worldwide, as well as within the U.S., organizations are recognizing the importance of globally diverse teams for achieving success. Although its origins are unknown, Global Diversity Awareness Month is celebrated annually in October. It is an excellent time to learn about how a culturally diverse organization builds a strong foundation for creativity, engagement, and innovation…
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Culture Coffee & Connections: Enjoy International Coffee Day
We owe a debt of gratitude to an animal herder named Kaldi for the discovery of coffee in the Kaffa region in Ethiopia. According to the story, he observed that his goats were rejuvenated after eating the red beans from the coffee plants on the plateau over a thousand years ago. Since that time, Ethiopia…
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