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Valentine’s Day 2021: Social Norms & Cost-Conscious Celebrations
Image: stock.adobe.com By Natalia Whether you are in a new relationship, or you have been married for more than 25 years like us, celebrating Valentine’s Day does not have to be expensive or elaborate. It is about authenticity and expressing yourself in a meaningful way in your relationship, at whatever stage that may be and…
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What Expats Living in the U.S. and All of Us Need to Know About President’s Day
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…
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Lunar New Year Customs, Traditions and Zodiac Calendar 2021
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,…
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Global Valentine’s Day 2021
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…
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5 Tips for Sustainable Travel in 2021
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…
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Galentines Day 2021
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…
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Awkward Dating Moments? You’re Not Alone.
(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,…
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4 Tips for Clean Out Your Inbox Week 2021
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…
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A Day On, Not a Day Off, MLK Day 2021Ways to Answer the Call to Serve
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…
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Exploring 4 Global Cultures for National Hot Tea Month in January 2021
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…
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