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Global Gift Giving in Southern Europe

By |2018-10-11T14:54:32-05:00November 30th, 2017|Bridging the Cultural Divide, Business Etiquette, Career Tips, Central America, Cross-Cultural, Culture, Europe, gift-giving, Global Celebrations, global competency, Global Etiquette, Global Traditions, Gracious Living, Holiday Season, Italy, Lifestyle, Modern Manners, Traveling Etiquette, Workplace Etiquette|

Absorb wisdom and educate others about global gifting tips to increase your cross-cultural understanding of the world.

Global Gift Giving Customs in Central & Eastern Europe

By |2018-10-11T14:54:33-05:00November 28th, 2017|avoiding international blunders, Bridging the Cultural Divide, Business Etiquette, Career Tips, Cross-Cultural, Cross-Cultural Tips for Doing Business in, Culture, Europe, gift-giving, Global Celebrations, global competency, Gracious Living, Holiday Parties, Holiday Season, Lifestyle, Modern Manners, Networking, Relationship Building, Traveling Etiquette, Workplace Etiquette|

As part three of cross-cultural gift giving worldwide, let’s explore the different implications when giving and receiving gifts in Central and Eastern Europe (CEECs), as defined by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). The countries included in CEECs are Albania, Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania, the Slovak Republic, Slovenia, and the three Baltic States: Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.

Global Gift Giving Customs in the U.S. & Asia

By |2018-10-11T14:54:33-05:00November 24th, 2017|Asia, Bridging the Cultural Divide, Business Etiquette, Career Tips, Cross-Cultural, gift-giving, global competency, Global Etiquette, Global Traditions, Holiday Parties, Holiday Season, Lifestyle, Modern Manners|

As part one of several global gift giving posts and in honor of November’s National Gratitude Month, let’s explore how to give the most appropriate and heartfelt gift to your global business partners to show your gratitude.

3 Practical Tips To Stay Active At Work

By |2018-10-11T14:54:34-05:00November 17th, 2017|Annual Monthly or Day Observance, Business Etiquette, Career Tips, Gracious Living, Holiday Season, Lifestyle, Modern Manners, Observances - Monthly & Daily, Office Culture, Self-Awareness, Social Etiquette, TX Business Etiquette, United States, Women in Business, Workplace Etiquette|

In spirit of November 17 National Take A Hike Day, learn 3 ways you can stay active at work and the numerous health benefits you can gain.

Your First Office Holiday Party: A Survival Guide

By |2018-10-11T14:54:35-05:00November 14th, 2017|Business Etiquette, Career Tips, Dance, Dining, Gala Etiquette, Global Celebrations, Global Tipping, Gracious Living, Holiday Parties, Holiday Season, Lifestyle, Millennials, Modern Manners, Networking, Office Culture, Relationships, Social Etiquette, University Students, Women in Business, Women in the Workforce, Workplace Etiquette|

You’ve learned about exaggerated versions of it via movies and TV, and now it’s your turn to experience it first-hand.

The Changing Face of S.T.E.M.

By |2018-10-11T14:54:36-05:00November 8th, 2017|Career Tips, global competency, Gracious Living, Lifestyle, Millennials, Self-Awareness, Technology/Gear, University Students, Workplace Diversity|

Science. Technology. Engineering. Math. The STEM field is consistently at the forefront of global innovation, and on November 8, we commemorate it with National STEM Day.

Building Better Businesses: Modern Ethics for Employers

By |2018-10-11T14:54:37-05:00November 2nd, 2017|Business and the Environment, Business Etiquette, Career Tips, Culture, Customer Service Etiquette, Lifestyle, Modern Manners, Relationship Building, Relationships, Social Etiquette, TX Business Etiquette, Workplace Etiquette|

For business owners, this rising trend means paying extra attention to company values and ethics, to avoid alienating potential employees and customers. In order to boost your business’ ethical transparency, respect modern business ethics as follows.

Healthy Stress Needed in the Workplace

By |2018-10-11T14:54:37-05:00November 1st, 2017|Annual Monthly or Day Observance, Business Etiquette, Career Tips, Culture, Lifestyle, Modern Manners, Networking, Workplace Etiquette|

Keep in mind we need positive stress, called eustress. For National Stress Awareness Day, here are three examples of healthy stress in the workplace

5 Scary Office Halloween Mistakes for Millennials to Avoid

By |2018-10-11T14:54:37-05:00October 30th, 2017|Annual Monthly or Day Observance, Business Etiquette, Career Tips, Cross-Cultural, Millennials, Modern Manners, Networking, Office Culture, Social Etiquette, Social Media, U.S. Holidays, United States, US Observances, Workplace Etiquette|

Whether you’re heading to the office on October 31 or attending the annual office Halloween party, be sure to get these questions answered before the event. As a general guide, avoid these 5 scary mistakes many professionals make at their first Office Halloween.

Short and Sweet Reads to Enlighten Your Travels Abroad

By |2018-10-11T14:54:38-05:00October 24th, 2017|book recommendations, Career Tips, Cross-Cultural, Culture, Gracious Living, Observances - Monthly & Daily, October celebrations, Travel, Travel Book Recommendations, Travel Etiquette, Traveling Etiquette|

Engage your mind on long haul flights. Spice up your travel with any one of these five insightful books to enhance your travel and cultural knowledge worldwide.

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