Business Etiquette

Czechia in Focus: Olympics, Culture, and National Headlines

By |2026-02-09T11:54:30-06:00February 9th, 2026|Annual Monthly or Day Observance, avoiding international blunders, Bridging the Cultural Divide, Business and the Environment, Business Case for Cross-Cultural Training, Business Etiquette, celebrations, Cross-Cultural, Cross-Cultural Tips for Doing Business in, Cultural Snapshot, Culture, Culture and Commercialism, Czech Republic, diversity, Earth, Europe, Family time, Festival, Fitness & Gym Etiquette, Global, Global Celebrations, global competency, Global Etiquette, Global Traditions, Goals, Gracious Living, Hosting International Visitors, Inclusion, Intercultural, intercultural competence, intercultural training case, International History, International Observances, International Protocol, International Travel Tips, Italy, Language and Culture, Lifestyle, Millennials, Modern Manners, Networking, Observances - Monthly & Daily, Olympics, Quality time, Relationship Building, Relationships, Self-Awareness, Social Etiquette, Sport Etiquette, Sports Manners, Strategic Planning, Travel, Travel Etiquette, Traveling Etiquette, United States, US Observances, Wardrobe|

Czechia in Focus: Olympics, Culture, and National Headlines Image by: https://www.czechcenter.org/blog/2022/5/27/the-czech-flag-a-century-of-waving   From record-breaking Olympic participation to cultural milestones and shifting consumer trends, the Czech Republic is making headlines at home and abroad. As the 2026 Winter Olympics unfold in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Czech athletes, public figures and everyday citizens together highlight the events [...]

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2025 Holiday Tipping Guide

By |2025-12-22T20:11:49-06:00December 22nd, 2025|Annual Monthly or Day Observance, Austin, avoiding international blunders, Bridging the Cultural Divide, Business and the Environment, Business Case for Cross-Cultural Training, Business Etiquette, Canada, Canadian Traditions, celebrations, Cross-Cultural, Cross-Cultural Tips for Doing Business in, Cultural Snapshot, Culture, Culture and Commercialism, Customer Service Etiquette, Family time, gift-giving, Global, Global Celebrations, global competency, Global Etiquette, Global Tipping, Global Traditions, Gracious Living, Holiday Parties, Holiday Season, Hosting duties, Intercultural, intercultural competence, intercultural training case, International History, International Holidays, International Observances, International Protocol, International Travel Tips, Language and Culture, Lifestyle, Mexico, Modern Manners, Observances - Monthly & Daily, Quality time, Relationship Building, Relationships, Self-Awareness, Social Etiquette, Strategic Planning, Travel, Travel Etiquette, Traveling Etiquette, TX Business Etiquette, U.S. Holidays, United States, US Observances|

2025 Holiday Tipping Guide Photo by https://www.bankrate.com/credit-cards/news/holiday-tipping-survey/   In Canada, Boxing Day occurs on December 26, a holiday that many Canadians use to tip those who make their lives easier. In Mexico, Aguinaldo (Ah-gee-nahl-doh), represents an annual Christmas bonus equivalent to at least 15 days’ wages that companies are required to pay their employees before [...]

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Unique Czech Christmas Traditions

By |2025-12-13T11:09:49-06:00December 13th, 2025|Annual Monthly or Day Observance, Bridging the Cultural Divide, Business and the Environment, Business Etiquette, celebrations, Cross-Cultural, Cross-Cultural Tips for Doing Business in, Cultural Significance of Food, Cultural Snapshot, Culture, Czech Republic, Dining, diversity, Europe, Family time, Festival, gift-giving, Global, Global Celebrations, global competency, Global Etiquette, Global Traditions, Gracious Living, Holiday Parties, Holiday Season, Hosting International Visitors, Intercultural, intercultural competence, International History, International Holidays, International Observances, International Protocol, International Toasts, International Travel Tips, Language and Culture, Lifestyle, Millennials, Modern Manners, Networking, Observances - Monthly & Daily, Quality time, Relationship Building, Relationships, Religious Celebrations, Self-Awareness, Social Etiquette, Travel, Travel Etiquette, Traveling Etiquette, TX Business Etiquette, U.S. Holidays, United States, US Observances|

Unique Czech Christmas Traditions                                                                             Joza Upraka Exhibit at National Gallery 2011   The Czech Republic is recognized [...]

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Boardroom Etiquette Culture-Asia

By |2025-08-18T15:17:15-05:00August 18th, 2025|Asia, Asian Pacific, Austin, Author Reviews and Profiles, avoiding international blunders, book recommendations, Bridging the Cultural Divide, Business and the Environment, Business Case for Cross-Cultural Training, Business Etiquette, Career Tips, Cross-Cultural, Cross-Cultural Tips for Doing Business in, Cultural Snapshot, Culture, Culture and Commercialism, diversity, Environment, Global, global competency, Global Etiquette, Global Traditions, Goals, Guest Blog Posts, Hong Kong, Hosting International Visitors, Houseguest Etiquette, Inclusion, Intercultural, intercultural competence, intercultural training case, International Observances, International Protocol, International Travel Tips, Japan, Korea, Language and Culture, Malaysia, Modern Manners, Myanmar, Philippines, Quality time, Relationship Building, Relationships, Self-Awareness, Singapore, Social Etiquette, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Travel, Travel Etiquette, Traveling Etiquette, Uncategorized, United States, Women in Business, Workplace Diversity, Workplace Etiquette|

Boardroom Etiqutte Culture-Asia Photo by Gildan Media 2018   By Ralph Ward, Publisher/Editor   Even with the push for more boardroom refreshment and diversity, by the time you’re named to a corporate board, you’ve learned a few lessons on how to conduct yourself in top business settings. But in Western countries, much of your boardroom [...]

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Ways to Celebrate National Law Week 2025

By |2025-05-15T12:04:01-05:00May 15th, 2025|Annual Monthly or Day Observance, Austin, Bridging the Cultural Divide, Business and the Environment, Business Etiquette, Career Tips, celebrations, Cross-Cultural, Culture, Culture and Commercialism, Global, Global Celebrations, global competency, Global Etiquette, Global Traditions, Goals, Intercultural, intercultural competence, intercultural training case, International History, International Holidays, International Observances, International Protocol, Language and Culture, Millennials, Modern Manners, Networking, Observances - Monthly & Daily, Office Culture, Relationship Building, Relationships, Self-Awareness, Strategic Planning, U.S. Holidays, United States, University Students, US Observances, Volunteering & Mentoring, Women in Business, Women in the Workforce, Workplace Etiquette|

Ways to Celebrate National Law Week 2025                                                         Image Credit: Sharon Schweitzer, South Texas College of Law, January 2025   As an attorney, author, and cross-cultural consultant, National [...]

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Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month: 4 Ways to Celebrate 2025

By |2025-05-09T14:27:43-05:00May 9th, 2025|Annual Monthly or Day Observance, Asia, Asian Pacific, Bridging the Cultural Divide, Business and the Environment, Business Case for Cross-Cultural Training, Business Etiquette, celebrations, Cross-Cultural, Cross-Cultural Tips for Doing Business in, Cultural Snapshot, Culture, Culture and Commercialism, Family time, Global, Global Celebrations, global competency, Global Etiquette, Global Traditions, Hosting International Visitors, Inclusion, Indonesia, Intercultural, intercultural competence, intercultural training case, International History, International Holidays, International Observances, International Protocol, Japan, Korea, Language and Culture, Legends and Myths, Lifestyle, Malaysia, Modern Manners, Networking, Observances - Monthly & Daily, Philippines, Quality time, Relationship Building, Relationships, Self-Awareness, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, Travel, Travel Etiquette, Traveling Etiquette, United States, US Observances|

Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month: 4 Ways to Celebrate 2025   Since 1979, U.S. Americans have celebrated the contributions and culture of Asian-Pacific Americans in our country’s history. Originally a ten-day celebration in May, in 1990, the observance was extended to include the entire month as Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month was signed into law. May includes [...]

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English Language Day

By |2024-10-13T10:34:01-05:00October 13th, 2024|'France, Africa, Annual Monthly or Day Observance, Asia, Asian Pacific, avoiding international blunders, book recommendations, Bridging the Cultural Divide, Business and the Environment, Business Case for Cross-Cultural Training, Business Etiquette, Career Tips, celebrations, Concierge and Guest Services Tips, Cross-Cultural, Cross-Cultural Tips for Doing Business in, Cultural Significance of Food, Cultural Snapshot, Culture, Culture and Commercialism, Customer Service Etiquette, diversity, Earth, Europe, Family time, Festival, gift-giving, Global, Global Celebrations, global competency, Global Etiquette, Global Tipping, Global Traditions, Goals, Gracious Living, Greece, Hosting International Visitors, Houseguest Etiquette, Inclusion, Intercultural, intercultural competence, intercultural training case, International History, International Holidays, International Observances, International Protocol, International Toasts, International Travel Tips, Language and Culture, Legends and Myths, Lifestyle, Millennials, Modern Manners, Networking, Observances - Monthly & Daily, October celebrations, Office Culture, Quality time, Relationship Building, Relationships, Self-Awareness, Social Etiquette, South Africa, Strategic Planning, Stress, Technology/Gear, Translation, Travel, Travel Book Recommendations, Travel Etiquette, Traveling Etiquette, TX Business Etiquette, U.S. Holidays, United States, US Observances, Women in Business, Women in the Workforce, Workplace Diversity, Workplace Etiquette|

English Language Day   By Sharon  Schweitzer   The English Project launched the world’s first-ever English Language Day on October 13th in 2009. English Language Day is celebrated to commemorate October 13th, 1362, when Parliament was opened for the first time by a speech in English, instead of French. In the same Parliament, a Statute [...]

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South Korea Hangul Day

By |2024-10-09T08:02:03-05:00October 9th, 2024|Annual Monthly or Day Observance, Asia, Asian Pacific, Austin, avoiding international blunders, Bridging the Cultural Divide, Business and the Environment, Business Case for Cross-Cultural Training, Business Etiquette, Career Tips, celebrations, China, Concierge and Guest Services Tips, Cross-Cultural, Cross-Cultural Tips for Doing Business in, Cultural Significance of Food, Cultural Snapshot, Culture, Culture and Commercialism, Customer Service Etiquette, diversity, Earth, Environment, Family time, gift-giving, Global, Global Celebrations, global competency, Global Etiquette, Global Tipping, Global Traditions, Goals, Gracious Living, Hong Kong, Hosting International Visitors, Inclusion, Intercultural, intercultural competence, intercultural training case, International History, International Holidays, International Observances, International Protocol, International Toasts, International Travel Tips, Japan, Korea, Korean Celebrations, Language and Culture, Legends and Myths, Lifestyle, Malaysia, Millennials, Modern Manners, Myanmar, Observances - Monthly & Daily, October celebrations, Office Culture, Philippines, Quality time, Relationship Building, Relationships, Self-Awareness, Singapore, Social Etiquette, Social Media, South Korea, Sport Etiquette, Strategic Planning, Technology/Gear, Thailand, Translation, Travel, Travel Book Recommendations, Travel Etiquette, Traveling Etiquette, U.S. Holidays, United States, University Students, US Observances, Women in Business, Women in the Workforce, Workplace Diversity, Workplace Etiquette|

South Korea Hangul Day   By Sharon Schweitzer   South Korea Hangul Day, also known as Korean Alphabet Day, is observed annually on October 9th. It’s a national holiday to commemorate the invention and proclamation of the Korean alphabet, known as Hangul (or Hangeul). It’s also celebrated in North Korea on January 15th as ‘Chosun-gul’ [...]

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International Day of Peaceful Communication, World Architecture Day

By |2024-10-07T09:03:10-05:00October 7th, 2024|'France, Annual Monthly or Day Observance, Austin, Australia, Author Reviews and Profiles, avoiding international blunders, Bridging the Cultural Divide, Business and the Environment, Business Case for Cross-Cultural Training, Business Etiquette, celebrations, Concierge and Guest Services Tips, Cross-Cultural, Cross-Cultural Tips for Doing Business in, Cultural Snapshot, Culture, Culture and Commercialism, Customer Service Etiquette, diversity, Earth, Environment, Europe, Family time, France, Global, Global Celebrations, global competency, Global Etiquette, Global Traditions, Goals, Gracious Living, Greece, Hosting International Visitors, Inclusion, Intercultural, intercultural competence, intercultural training case, International History, International Holidays, International Observances, International Protocol, International Travel Tips, Italy, Language and Culture, Legends and Myths, Lifestyle, Middle East, Millennials, Modern Manners, Muslim Culture and Traditions, Networking, Observances - Monthly & Daily, October celebrations, Quality time, Relationship Building, Relationships, Religious Celebrations, Self-Awareness, Social Etiquette, Social Media, Strategic Planning, Technology/Gear, Travel, Travel Etiquette, Traveling Etiquette, TX Business Etiquette, U.S. Holidays, United States, University Students, US Observances, Women in Business, Women in the Workforce, Workplace Diversity, Workplace Etiquette|

International Day of Peaceful Communication, World Architecture Day   By Sharon Schweitzer   International Day of Peaceful Communication was founded by Ruben M. West in 2019. The day was created to raise awareness of the power of peaceful communication. The celebrations intend to promote peaceful communication as the norm for families and communities as well [...]

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National German-American Day

By |2024-10-06T11:01:04-05:00October 6th, 2024|Annual Monthly or Day Observance, Austin, Author Reviews and Profiles, avoiding international blunders, Bridging the Cultural Divide, Business and the Environment, Business Case for Cross-Cultural Training, Business Etiquette, celebrations, Concierge and Guest Services Tips, Cross-Cultural, Cross-Cultural Tips for Doing Business in, Cultural Significance of Food, Cultural Snapshot, Culture, Culture and Commercialism, Customer Service Etiquette, diversity, Earth, Environment, Europe, Family time, Germany, Global, Global Celebrations, global competency, Global Etiquette, Global Tipping, Global Traditions, Goals, Gracious Living, Guest Blog Posts, Inclusion, Intercultural, intercultural competence, intercultural training case, International History, International Holidays, International Observances, International Protocol, International Toasts, International Travel Tips, Language and Culture, Legends and Myths, Lifestyle, Millennials, Modern Manners, Networking, Observances - Monthly & Daily, October celebrations, Quality time, Relationship Building, Relationships, Religious Celebrations, Self-Awareness, Social Etiquette, Social Media, Strategic Planning, Technology/Gear, Travel, Travel Book Recommendations, Travel Etiquette, Traveling Etiquette, U.S. Holidays, United States, US Observances, Women in Business, Women in the Workforce, Workplace Diversity, Workplace Etiquette|

National German-American Day   By Sharon Schweitzer and Polina Anastassieva   This German-U.S. American heritage holiday commemorates the thirteen German-Mennonite families from Krefeld who landed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, On October 6th, 1683, these families established the first German settlement in the original thirteen colonies. They named it Germantown. It was during these early years of [...]

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