Global Etiquette

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.

Sharon Schweitzer’s 2017 Holiday Tipping Guide & Checklist

By |2018-11-15T16:18:45-06:00November 8th, 2017|Business Etiquette, Culture, Customer Service Etiquette, Global Etiquette, Global Tipping, Lifestyle, Modern Manners, Social Etiquette|

Drafting your holiday tipping plan can be daunting, but fear not--this guide is thorough enough to help anyone navigate holiday tipping. There’s no hard and fast rule about how much or who to tip in the U.S.

Diwali’s Dimming Consumerism

By |2018-10-11T14:54:39-05:00October 16th, 2017|Annual Monthly or Day Observance, Bridging the Cultural Divide, Cross-Cultural, Culture and Commercialism, Global Celebrations, global competency, Global Etiquette, Gracious Living, Intercultural, Religious Celebrations|

While Diwali may have marked a great start for businesses in previous years, a change in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) could mean a shift in celebrations.

Business Lessons from the Most Effective International Treaty

By |2018-10-11T14:54:43-05:00September 12th, 2017|Annual Monthly or Day Observance, Bridging the Cultural Divide, Business and the Environment, Global Etiquette, Self-Awareness|

International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer is fast approaching, and here’s why it matters for business

Dignity and Grace: 6 Etiquette Tips for Funerals

By |2018-10-11T14:54:44-05:00August 25th, 2017|Cross-Cultural, Culture, Global Etiquette, Gracious Living, Lifestyle, Modern Manners, Relationships, Social Etiquette, Social Media|

If you’re going to a funeral to pay your respects, it’s important to know some of the do’s and don'ts of proper funeral etiquette.

10 Modern Cell Phone Manners & Etiquette Tips

By |2018-10-11T14:54:47-05:00July 10th, 2017|Annual Monthly or Day Observance, Business Etiquette, Career Tips, Global Etiquette, Lifestyle, Modern Manners, Networking, Observances - Monthly & Daily, Office Culture, Phone Etiquette and Protocol, Social Etiquette, Social Media, Technology/Gear, Workplace Etiquette|

10 modern cell phone manners & etiquette tips to use year round

Valentine’s Day Around the World: 9 Customs & Traditions

By |2018-10-11T14:54:58-05:00January 31st, 2017|Africa, Asia, Australia, Bridging the Cultural Divide, China, Chinese Culture, Cross-Cultural, Global Etiquette, International Holidays, International Protocol, Lifestyle, South Korea|

From exchanging love spoons to kissing in the capital, lovebirds around the world express their sentiments with unique customs.

Ask an International Etiquette Expert: Chinese New Year Traditions and Taboos

By |2018-10-11T14:54:59-05:00January 22nd, 2017|China, Chinese Culture, Cross-Cultural, Culture, Global Etiquette, Hong Kong, International Holidays|

How Chinese New Year varies from Gregorian calendar New Year and how to avoid etiquette faux pas.

Six Tips to Be Cross-Culturally Savvy in 2017

By |2018-10-11T14:55:00-05:00January 4th, 2017|Bridging the Cultural Divide, Cross-Cultural, Culture, Global Etiquette, Gracious Living, Traveling Etiquette|

Whether you’re preparing to voyage internationally, managing a multicultural team, or simply want to gain insight into global cultures, these six tips will help you develop a deeper comprehension of diverse perspectives and a powerful appreciation of traditions worldwide.

A Country in Mourning: 4 Cross-Cultural Tips for Business Travelers in Grief-Stricken Thailand

By |2018-10-11T14:55:05-05:00October 18th, 2016|Cross-Cultural, Global Etiquette, King Bhumibol Adulyadej, Thailand|

As Thailand mourns the death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, these four tips will help travelers respect the 30 day mourning rituals of the country.

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