Annual Monthly or Day Observance

8 Tips for a Gracious Thanksgiving

By |2018-11-14T13:41:19-06:00November 15th, 2018|Annual Monthly or Day Observance, Cross-Cultural, Cross-Cultural Tips for Doing Business in, Culture, Lifestyle, Relationships, U.S. Holidays, United States|

Multicultural Table Setting by Pexels Worldwide, the concept of “graciousness” exists in different cultures. What does it mean? Within Chinese philosophy, when the heart feels empathy (in particular for the oppressed) a person has been touched by grace. In ancient Greek and Roman mythology, graciousness is explained in the form of the Three [...]

3 Tips for Inspirational Role Models Month

By |2018-11-07T18:39:47-06:00November 8th, 2018|Annual Monthly or Day Observance, Culture, Relationships, Self-Awareness, Social Etiquette, U.S. Holidays, United States, US Observances, Women in Business|

Maya Angelou by Zennie Abraham on flikr First created in 2005, Inspirational Role Models the entire month of November is dedicated to those who inspire us with their remarkable deeds. What are some ways for you to be an inspirational role model? Think about the following 3 characteristics: Be a Good [...]

3 Ways to Have a Gratitude Attitude During National Gratitude Month

By |2018-11-02T13:59:07-05:00November 5th, 2018|Annual Monthly or Day Observance, Lifestyle, Self-Awareness|

Family Time by Pexels November is officially National Gratitude month, and what better way to celebrate than to make an extra effort daily to thank someone in your life. It’s no coincidence that gratitude month and Thanksgiving fall during 30 day period. However, gratitude means more than saying “thanks.” It is a [...]

10 Ways to Honor Our Veterans 2018

By |2018-10-22T10:54:59-05:00November 1st, 2018|Annual Monthly or Day Observance, Lifestyle, Relationship Building, Relationships, Social Etiquette, U.S. Holidays, United States, US Observances|

Theodore Schweitzer Navy Photo by Sharon Schweitzer Our nation comes together on November 11 to remember the men and women who have served or are actively serving our country. My father Theodore L. Schweitzer served in the U.S. Navy for 21 years, retiring from Oceana Naval Air Station, Virginia Beach, Virginia, U.S.A. [...]

5 Global Thanksgiving Celebrations

By |2018-11-02T15:30:03-05:00October 26th, 2018|Annual Monthly or Day Observance, Culture, Dance, Dining, Intercultural, International Holidays, Relationships, Travel|

Harvest bench by Pxhere Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays - it is all about showing gratitude to those we appreciate the most. Our family and friends have joined together for many years to break bread and enjoy a contemporary-traditional meal and day. Our U.S. holiday occurs annually on the fourth [...]

US Thanksgiving Holiday Explained

By |2018-10-24T16:46:23-05:00October 24th, 2018|Annual Monthly or Day Observance, Dining, Family time, Holiday Parties, Holiday Season, Hosting duties, Lifestyle, Relationships, Travel, U.S. Holidays, United States|

Thanksgiving Cheer by Pexels For many U.S. Americans Thanksgiving is their favorite holiday - the day is centered around family, feasting, and football. This week in November holds the record as the busiest time to travel in the U.S. If you are visiting, living, or working in the U.S., don’t let [...]

Eat Better, Eat Together Month

By |2018-10-11T14:54:15-05:00October 22nd, 2018|Annual Monthly or Day Observance, Culture, Dining, Family time, Intercultural, Lifestyle, Quality time, Relationship Building, Relationships, Social Etiquette, U.S. Holidays|

  Family meal by Pixabay Nowadays we live in a society where we are constantly on the go. It often seems like there aren't enough hours in the day to dine with the people we appreciate the most. As professionals who work eight to nine hours a day it is a challenge [...]

Global Diversity Awareness Month

By |2018-10-11T14:54:15-05:00October 19th, 2018|Annual Monthly or Day Observance, Business Etiquette, Cross-Cultural, Culture, Self-Awareness, Social Etiquette, United States, Workplace Diversity, Workplace Etiquette|

    United together by pixabay                                                           “The future of the nation lies in the diversity of our people.”          [...]

4 Cross-Cultural Tips for a Successful Office Halloween

By |2018-10-18T16:55:40-05:00October 17th, 2018|Annual Monthly or Day Observance, Business and the Environment, Business Etiquette, celebrations, Culture, Holiday Parties, Holiday Season, Lifestyle, Relationship Building, Self-Awareness, Social Etiquette, U.S. Holidays, United States, Workplace Etiquette|

Halloween reminds us of a cardinal rule in U.S. business - to avoid mixing work and pleasure. This is why during the holiday season, there is a need for a balance between productivity and company morale. Consider these celebratory tips to enjoy a culturally appropriate holiday with colleagues and customers.

National Business Women’s Week

By |2018-10-11T14:54:16-05:00October 15th, 2018|Annual Monthly or Day Observance, Intercultural, Lifestyle, Relationship Building, Relationships, Self-Awareness, Women in Business, Women in the Workforce|

Meeting by Pexels It is 2018 and we are in a time in history where women are growing a stronger and louder voice, sense of empowerment and motivation to be part of the businesses world. It is no surprise that women are an essential key for success, their input and creativity give [...]

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