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Celebrate National Author’s Day

By |2018-10-11T14:54:37-05:00November 1st, 2017|Author Reviews and Profiles, book recommendations, Cross-Cultural, Culture, Gracious Living, Language and Culture, Lifestyle, Travel Book Recommendations, US Observances|

Both fiction and nonfiction books have the potential to enrich our personal and professional lives on many levels. Here are five priceless gifts we can thank authors for on this holiday.

How To Manage Disabilities in the Workplace

By |2018-10-11T14:54:37-05:00October 31st, 2017|Annual Monthly or Day Observance, Cross-Cultural, Culture, Gracious Living, Observances - Monthly & Daily, Relationship Building, Relationships, Self-Awareness, Social Etiquette, Workplace Etiquette|

3 tips to act respectfully with people who may be different from you to promote your understanding.

The Cultural Significance of Ramen

By |2018-10-11T14:54:37-05:00October 27th, 2017|Austin, Bridging the Cultural Divide, China, Cross-Cultural, Cultural Significance of Food, Culture, Dining, Global Traditions, Gracious Living, Hong Kong, Lifestyle, South Korea|

Ramen has a deep-rooted cultural significance, which adds to its delicious taste as a fulfilling meal. Visit a nearby ramen shop or restaurant to fully appreciate the historical and cultural significance behind every bite.

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.

National Food Day: How to Boost Your Health At The Workplace

By |2018-10-11T14:54:38-05:00October 20th, 2017|Career Tips, Culture, Dining, Gracious Living, Lifestyle, Modern Manners, Observances - Monthly & Daily, October celebrations, Office Culture, U.S. Holidays, Workplace Etiquette|

Work is important, and so is health. Utilize these 3 steps to ensure you have a fit lifestyle to boost your physical and mental health and you’ll be more energized to tackle the week.

Get to Know Your Customers Day

By |2018-10-11T14:54:39-05:00October 17th, 2017|Annual Monthly or Day Observance, Business Etiquette, Career Tips, Cross-Cultural, Customer Service Etiquette, Gracious Living, Lifestyle, Modern Manners, Networking, Observances - Monthly & Daily, Relationships, Social Etiquette, Workplace Etiquette|

Customers are an important part of any business, they are the ones who help build the company and keep the doors open. Getting to know them and finding ways to keep them coming back is crucial to a successful business.

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.

The Power of Positivity in your Career

By |2018-10-11T14:54:39-05:00October 11th, 2017|Annual Monthly or Day Observance, Career Tips, Culture, Gracious Living, Lifestyle, Modern Manners, Networking, Observances - Monthly & Daily, October celebrations, Office Culture, Relationship Building, Self-Awareness, Social Etiquette, Workplace Etiquette|

A positive thought can ripple outwards, impacting all aspects of a person’s day favorably. Similarly, negative thoughts can create detrimental ripples that persist throughout the day.

3 Simple Tools That Foster Workplace Positivity

By |2018-10-11T14:54:39-05:00October 10th, 2017|Annual Monthly or Day Observance, Career Tips, Culture, Gracious Living, Lifestyle, Modern Manners, Networking, Observances - Monthly & Daily, October celebrations, Office Culture, Relationship Building, Self-Awareness, Social Etiquette, Workplace Etiquette|

The right attitude can improve both your personal and work lives. While external factors might affect your mood, research shows that conscious behavioral change can transform attitudes.

Thanksgiving in Canada

By |2018-10-11T14:54:40-05:00October 8th, 2017|Annual Monthly or Day Observance, Canada, Canadian Traditions, Cross-Cultural, Global Celebrations, Global Traditions, Gracious Living, October celebrations|

For Canadians, Thanksgiving has a different story. If you’re traveling to Canada this fall, learn about these 5 characteristics of Canadian Thanksgiving.

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