Category: Culture
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Top 6 Etiquette Tips for Dating in 2022
1. Consider a low-key coffee, tea, a walk, or a drink instead of dinner Instead of meeting for dinner on the first date, choose an activity that is potentially shorter, and more relaxed like a walk or a coffee. That way, if you realize after 45 minutes that you just aren’t compatible, you’re not committed…
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Exploring 5 Global Cultures for National Hot Tea Month
Do you know what the most consumed liquid in the world is after water? And hint: It’s not beer! Tea is made from the leaves of Camellia sinensis and is the second most consumed drink on the planet. So, in honor of National Hot Tea Month, we are exploring five global regions where tea is a fundamental part…
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Global Gift Giving in Asia and the U.S.A. 2021
A blue and white Texas porcelain tray is nestled beautifully among other cherished gifts on the office coffee table of Madam Nie Meisheng. She is the former Chairwoman of the Chinese Real Estate Chamber of Commerce in Beijing, China. When I gifted this eye-catching, artfully scalloped ‘made-in-Texas, USA’ tray, I intended it to be a special item…
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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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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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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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National Coffee Day: 10 Tips from Our Baristas
What would we do without our baristas? The chipper people who make our coffee shop experience delightful. In honor of National Coffee Day, September 29, 2021, we asked our local baristas for insight into making a better coffee house experience for all. Coffee shop popularity shines a light on local culture as well as modern…
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10 ETIQUETTE TIPS FOR VISITING MUSEUMS
Many people are ready to venture out and explore the world again. A recent study at the Berlin Institute of Technology (TU Berlin) in Germany has determined that the risk of COVID-19 transmission is far lower in museums and theaters than in supermarkets, restaurants, offices, or public transportation. Since today is Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day, we compiled a…