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  • 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.
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  • Global Gift Giving Customs in Central & Eastern Europe

    avoiding international blunders, Bridging the Cultural Divide, Business Etiquette, Career Tips, Cross-Cultural, Cross-Cultural Tips for Doing Business in, Culture, Europe, gift-giving, Global Celebrations, global competency, Gracious Living, Holiday Parties, Holiday Season, Lifestyle, Modern Manners, Networking, Relationship Building, Traveling Etiquette, Workplace Etiquette

Global Gift Giving Customs in Central & Eastern Europe

By Sharon Schweitzer|2017-12-28T16:46:16+00:00November 28th, 2017|

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 the three Baltic States: Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.
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  • Global Gift Giving in Western Europe

    Bridging the Cultural Divide, Business Etiquette, Culture, gift-giving, Global Etiquette, Gracious Living, Lifestyle, Modern Manners, Social Etiquette

Global Gift Giving in Western Europe

By Sharon Schweitzer|2017-12-28T16:40:52+00:00November 27th, 2017|

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.
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  • 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.
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  • Dreaming of a Green Holiday

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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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  • Celebrating Tribes at Powwows

    Annual Monthly or Day Observance, Austin, Bridging the Cultural Divide, Cross-Cultural, Gracious Living, Indigenous Peoples, Lifestyle, Self-Awareness, Social Etiquette, Traveling Etiquette, United States

Celebrating Tribes at Powwows

By Sharon Schweitzer|2017-12-28T16:49:46+00:00November 21st, 2017|

In Austin, Texas a powwow occurred on November 4, 2017 and our intern Esther Sanchez attended. Here she shares her observations and we share cultural insight.
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  • Navigating the Holiday Season with Your Significant Other

    Annual Monthly or Day Observance, Cross-Cultural, Culture, gift-giving, Global Traditions, Gracious Living, Holiday Parties, Holiday Season, Lifestyle, Millennials, Modern Manners, Relationship Building, Relationships, Religious Celebrations, Self-Awareness, Social Etiquette, Wine Etiquette, Workplace Etiquette

Navigating the Holiday Season with Your Significant Other

By Sharon Schweitzer|2018-01-02T12:13:29+00:00November 20th, 2017|

There may be no specific right or wrong way for families to spend the holidays together, but there could be better ways for you to approach holiday traditions and expectations.
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  • 3 Practical Tips To Stay Active At Work

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3 Practical Tips To Stay Active At Work

By Sharon Schweitzer|2018-01-02T12:20:34+00:00November 17th, 2017|

In spirit of November 17 National Take A Hike Day, learn 3 ways you can stay active at work and the numerous health benefits you can gain.
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  • 6 Holiday Tips for Graciously Visiting Both Families

    gift-giving, Global Celebrations, global competency, Global Traditions, Gracious Living, Holiday Parties, Holiday Season, Lifestyle, Millennials, Modern Manners, Relationship Building, Relationships, Religious Celebrations, Self-Awareness

6 Holiday Tips for Graciously Visiting Both Families

By Sharon Schweitzer|2018-01-02T12:28:38+00:00November 16th, 2017|

6 Holiday Tips for Graciously Visiting Both Families
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  • Your First Office Holiday Party: A Survival Guide

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Your First Office Holiday Party: A Survival Guide

By Sharon Schweitzer|2018-01-02T12:06:54+00:00November 14th, 2017|

You’ve learned about exaggerated versions of it via movies and TV, and now it’s your turn to experience it first-hand.
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