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Year of the Dog: Energy, Integrity, and New Connections
Annual Monthly or Day Observance, Asia, Business Etiquette, China, Chinese Culture, Chinese New Year, Cross-Cultural, Culture, Global Traditions, Holiday Season, International Holidays, Language and Culture, Legends and Myths

Year of the Dog: Energy, Integrity, and New Connections

By Sharon Schweitzer|2018-03-23T10:45:07+00:00February 14th, 2018|

In Eastern Asia, excitement is building as nations prepare to celebrate for a new Zodiac year. Chinese New Year, celebrated on February 16, 2018, brings families together for festivals and feasts during the biggest holiday in many Asian cultures. It holds special meaning tied to the Zodiac cycle.

The Zodiac Cycle is a 60-year period based […]

Global Valentine’s Day Celebrations
Brazil, Cross-Cultural, Culture, Europe, Global Celebrations, Global Traditions, Holiday Season, Intercultural, International Holidays, Legends and Myths, Middle East, Middle East Culture, Muslim Culture and Traditions, Observances - Monthly & Daily, Relationships

Global Valentine’s Day Celebrations

By Sharon Schweitzer|2018-03-23T10:44:34+00:00February 9th, 2018|

We’re familiar with the classic gift exchange on February 14 between couples in the U.S., but did you know nations worldwide celebrate Valentine’s Day with beloved traditions and unique twists? The following four countries have a unique Valentine Day origins, beliefs, and celebrations.

Afghanistan

Most regions of the Middle East discourage a celebration […]

Volunteer in the New Year: Find Your Cause
avoiding international blunders, Global Traditions, Gracious Living, Lifestyle, Millennials, Modern Manners, Networking, Relationship Building, Relationships, Self-Awareness, Social Etiquette, Travel Etiquette, University Students, Volunteering & Mentoring

Volunteer in the New Year: Find Your Cause

By Sharon Schweitzer|2018-01-08T10:59:25+00:00January 5th, 2018|

For those with a goal in the New Year to give back and get involved, deciding on a volunteer commitment can be tricky. Five tips, find your perfect match for volunteering in 2018.

Build Benchmarks in 2018
Annual Monthly or Day Observance, Business Etiquette, Career Tips, Global Traditions, Gracious Living, International Holidays, Lifestyle, Modern Manners, Networking, Office Culture, Self-Awareness, Workplace Etiquette

Build Benchmarks in 2018

By Sharon Schweitzer|2018-01-04T08:07:07+00:00January 4th, 2018|

While creating benchmarks improves performance, it’s always good to check how development is changing the outcome. If you observe that you’re not getting the outcome you want, determine the cause and change approach. Change can happen slowly or quickly, but persistence is key.

All Your Canadian Boxing Day Questions Answered
Annual Monthly or Day Observance, Canada, Canadian Traditions, Cross-Cultural, Culture and Commercialism, Customer Service Etiquette, gift-giving, Global Celebrations, Global Etiquette, Global Traditions, Gracious Living, Holiday Season, International Holidays, International Travel Tips, Lifestyle, Modern Manners, Observances - Monthly & Daily

All Your Canadian Boxing Day Questions Answered

By Sharon Schweitzer|2018-01-02T09:59:44+00:00December 15th, 2017|

The day after Christmas, December 26th, is an annual holiday known as “Boxing Day” celebrated in several countries in the British Commonwealth.

Arabic in the 2018 Business World: Three Reasons to Learn Arabic
Annual Monthly or Day Observance, Bridging the Cultural Divide, Business Case for Cross-Cultural Training, Business Etiquette, Career Tips, Cross-Cultural, Cross-Cultural Tips for Doing Business in, Culture, global competency, Global Traditions, International Protocol, International Travel Tips, Language and Culture, Middle East, Middle East Culture, Relationship Building, Travel

Arabic in the 2018 Business World: Three Reasons to Learn Arabic

By Sharon Schweitzer|2018-01-02T10:10:53+00:00December 13th, 2017|

The U.N. Arabic Language Day is celebrated on Dec. 18 every year, the following 3 reasons will not only inform you, but encourage you to consider learning Arabic in 2018.

Global Gift Giving in Southern Europe

By Sharon Schweitzer|2017-12-29T08:52:31+00:00November 30th, 2017|

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

Global Gift Giving in Northern Europe
Cross-Cultural, Europe, Finland, gift-giving, Global Celebrations, global competency, Global Etiquette, Global Traditions, Gracious Living, Holiday Season, Ireland, Lifestyle, Modern Manners, Relationship Building, Traveling Etiquette, Workplace Etiquette

Global Gift Giving in Northern Europe

By Sharon Schweitzer|2017-12-29T08:49:53+00:00November 29th, 2017|

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.

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

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

By Sharon Schweitzer|2017-12-28T16:34:50+00:00November 24th, 2017|

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.

Dreaming of a Green Holiday
Annual Monthly or Day Observance, Business and the Environment, Culture, gift-giving, Global Traditions, Gracious Living, Holiday Parties, Holiday Season, Lifestyle, Millennials, Modern Manners, Observances - Monthly & Daily, Relationships, Social Etiquette, US Observances

Dreaming of a Green Holiday

By Sharon Schweitzer|2017-12-28T16:53:55+00:00November 22nd, 2017|

In addition to encouraging self-serve, saving leftovers, and avoiding preparing an excessive amount of food, composting is a relatively simple and low-cost way to minimize waste and help out the environment during the holidays.

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Year of the Dog: Energy, Integrity, and New Connections

Year of the Dog: Energy, Integrity, and New Connections

Global Valentine’s Day Celebrations

Global Valentine’s Day Celebrations

Volunteer in the New Year: Find Your Cause

Build Benchmarks in 2018

Build Benchmarks in 2018

All Your Canadian Boxing Day Questions Answered

All Your Canadian Boxing Day Questions Answered

Arabic in the 2018 Business World: Three Reasons to Learn Arabic

Arabic in the 2018 Business World: Three Reasons to Learn Arabic

Global Gift Giving in Southern Europe

Global Gift Giving in Northern Europe

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

Dreaming of a Green Holiday

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