Category: gift-giving
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Central & Eastern European Global Gift Giving Customs
As a frequent business traveler, I seek opportunities to bring thoughtful gifts from Austin when I travel to Central and Eastern Europe. My business counterparts enjoy original Texas products including AustinNuts, Lammes Candies Longhorns, and Texas Map linens. So, how do I decide what gifts to bring to my European colleagues? Is there a difference between gift giving in…
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5 German Christmas Traditions
In Germany, Christmas decorations appear before December 1st has arrived! It’s a beautiful scene with the snow covered Straße (streets), colorful lights, Christmas-themed markets and warm treats. Country customs make every nation unique. Enjoy reading about these annual German traditions you won’t want to miss. Advent Christmas Calendar: This German Christmas tradition consists of…
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The Ghost Gala: Obon Festival
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Modern Manners 2018: Graduation Gifts
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All Your Canadian Boxing Day Questions Answered
The day after Christmas, December 26th, is an annual holiday known as “Boxing Day” celebrated in several countries in the British Commonwealth.
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3 Tips for Eco-Friendly Gift Giving
When planning this year’s holiday gifts, consider your environmental impact, here are 3 tips to help you soften this blow on Mother Nature without having to sacrifice your gifting aesthetics.
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Global Gift Giving in Southern Europe
Absorb wisdom and educate others about global gifting tips to increase your cross-cultural understanding of the world.
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Global Gift Giving in Northern Europe
While gifts are not traditionally exchanged between business associates in this region, the holiday season is a wonderful opportunity to express gratitude and goodwill with a culturally-appropriate token.
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Global Gift Giving Customs in Central & Eastern Europe
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…
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Global Gift Giving in Western Europe
Western European countries do not consider gift giving as a common practice among business associates. It will be important to know this culture of gift-giving in order to avoid misinterpretations when meeting your international business partner(s) for the first time.