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Sailor Moon Day

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Sailor Moon Day   By Sharon Schweitzer   Sailor Moon Day, celebrated on August 6th every year, celebrates one of the most popular manga and anime series, Sailor Moon. The series starts with a small, very talkative black cat and a young girl, Usagi Tsukino. Usagi received a brooch that helped transform her into the [...]

Matice Slovenska Day

By |2024-08-04T13:14:37-05:00August 4th, 2024|Annual Monthly or Day Observance, avoiding international blunders, Bridging the Cultural Divide, Business and the Environment, Business Case for Cross-Cultural Training, celebrations, Cross-Cultural, Cross-Cultural Tips for Doing Business in, Cultural Significance of Food, Cultural Snapshot, Culture, Culture and Commercialism, Czech Republic, diversity, Earth, Environment, Europe, Family time, Festival, gift-giving, Global, Global Celebrations, global competency, Global Traditions, Goals, Gracious Living, Inclusion, Intercultural, intercultural competence, intercultural training case, International History, International Holidays, International Observances, International Protocol, Language and Culture, Legends and Myths, Lifestyle, Modern Manners, Observances - Monthly & Daily, Relationship Building, Relationships, Self-Awareness, Strategic Planning, Travel, U.S. Holidays, Uncategorized, United States, US Observances|

Matice Slovenska Day By Sharon Schweitzer   Matica Slovenská Day (Deň Matice Slovenskej) is a remembrance day in Slovakia held on August 4th each year. This day commemorates the establishment of Slovakia’s primary scientific and cultural institution. It was founded in 1863, in a town named Martin, as part of the Slovak nation’s effort to [...]

International Day of Friendship

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International Day of Friendship   By Sharon Schweitzer   The International Day of Friendship was proclaimed in 2011 by the UN General Assembly with the idea that friendship between peoples, countries, cultures and individuals can inspire peace efforts and build bridges between communities. The resolution places emphasis on involving young people, as future leaders, in [...]

National Encourage a Young Writer Day

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National Encourage a Young Writer Day   By Sharon Schweitzer Encourage a Young Writer Day allows budding and new writers to work on their writing. This day inspires and motivates these emerging writers to follow their passion and to practice their art. In 1987, author Barbara A. Lewis established Encourage a Young Writer Day to [...]

Back to School Success: University Etiquette Edition II 2022

By |2022-08-25T11:56:42-05:00August 25th, 2022|Uncategorized|

Photo by Yan Krukov By Sharon Schweitzer Back to School Success: University Etiquette Edition II 2022 4 Methods to Build Professional Rapport to Achieve Success The university process may seem overwhelming – the massive inflow of information, time constraints, and endless course options. Keep in mind that you are not alone [...]

10 Back-to-School Etiquette Tips for Parents 2022

By |2022-08-24T11:15:32-05:00August 24th, 2022|Cross-Cultural, Uncategorized|

Photo by Katerina Holmes By Sharon Schweitzer As a parent, it can be tough to see our children head out to yet another year. Regardless of where we are in the process, the struggle is real. Parents, it is time to brush up on your social graces when your student steps [...]

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