Sharon Schweitzer, J.D., is a cross-cultural trainer, modern manners expert, and the founder of Access to Culture (formerly Protocol & Etiquette Worldwide). In addition to her accreditation in intercultural management from the HOFSTEDE centre, she serves as a Chinese Ceremonial Dining Etiquette Specialist in the documentary series Confucius was a Foodie, on Nat Geo People. She is the resident etiquette expert on two popular lifestyle shows: ABC Tampa Bay’s Morning Blend and CBS Austin’s We Are Austin. She is regularly quoted by BBC Capital, Investor’s Business Daily, Fortune, and the National Business Journals. Her Amazon #1 Best Selling book in International Business, Access to Asia: Your Multicultural Business Guide, now in its third printing, was named to Kirkus Reviews’ Best Books of 2015. She’s a winner of the British Airways International Trade Award at the 2016 Greater Austin Business Awards.
April 2019
March 2019
- Easter and Passover tips for hosts and guests, Great Day Live Channel 10 News
- 7 British Etiquette Rules Americans Need to Adopt, MSN
- 7 British Etiquette Rules Americans Need to Adopt, Reader’s Digest
- Drinking while flying: Here‘s what you need to know about alcohol on planes, Felton Business News
- 5 ways to recover from mistakes in the workplace, AZ Big Media
- Your Guide to Effective Cross-Cultural Communication in the Workplace, Toggl
February 2019
- How to Master the Finer Details of Interviewing, Job Search Master Class
- Interesting Valentine’s Day traditions in different countries, Orissa Post
- Workplace romance: Happy ever after or a lawsuit waiting to happen? Multi Briefs Exclusive
- 13 Dos and Don’ts of Business Email Etiquette, Entrepreneur
- How to handle these 10 awkward Valentine’s Day situations, AZ Big Media
January 2019
- 14 Tradisi Hari Valentine dari Seluruh Dunia Ditandai Kue Jahe, Balon, dan Boneka Babi, Wartakota Tribunnews
- The dos and don’ts of business email etiquette, NBC, Business Tech
- 5 “different” (and sometimes dangerous) aspects of Japanese labor culture, MSN
- 5 “different” (and sometimes dangerous) aspects of Japanese labor culture, BBC
- Opinion: 17 tips for successful business dining in our global business world, BC Business
- Some things to consider about alcohol on planes, The Inquirer Daily News Philly.com
- Alcohol on planes: is it time for a ban? Plus what to do with a drunk neighbour, South China Morning Post
- Here’s what you need to know about alcohol on planes, The Washington Post
2018
December 2018
- Etiquette expert offers dos and don’ts for the holiday office party, AZ Big Media
- Flying with children: Survival guide for parents and fellow passengers, USA Today
- Flying with children: Survival guide for parents and fellow passengers, Tennessean, AZCentral.com, Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, Des Moines Register, Delaware Online, Reno Gazette-Journal, Cincinnati Enquirer, Star-Gazette, Detroit Free Press, Louisville Courier-Journal, Florida Today
November 2018
October 2018
September 2018
July 2018
- Summer’s Here: Come as You Are to Work, WWD
- 10 cosas que siempre debes recordar cuando usas el teléfono celular, La Prensa
- 10 cosas que siempre debes recordar cuando usas el teléfono celular, La Raza
- 10 cosas que siempre debes recordar cuando usas el teléfono celular, El Diario
- July is National Cell Phone Courtesy Month, BIZ X Magazine
June 2018
May 2018
- Ramadan etiquette to keep in mind, FRIDAY Magazine (UAE)
- The perils (and pleasures) cutting ties with people on social media, MarketWatch
- Honor the fallen, other vets, The Advertiser-Tribune
- Cultural Differences Meghan Markle Will Need To Know With The English Lifestyle, MNI Alive
- 10 Tips to Better Spring Cleaning in Your Workplace, The Writer’s Place, Nancy Christie
- The Benefits of A Clean Work Space, G & S Cleaning
April 2018
- 31 Crucial Business Email Etiquette Tips, Fit Small Business
- Desk grotesque: It’s probably time for some spring cleaning at work, The Chicago Tribune
- 5 Things You Should Never Reveal About Yourself at Work, Brit + Co
- 8 Tips for Packing the Perfect Suitcase, Wander Mag
- The Benefits of A Clean Work Space, Clean Link
- Unlocking Zimbabwe’s Buzzing Business Culture, SheSavvy
- Overcoming Office Stress, SheSavvy
- Here’s What to Do If Your Boss Asks You to Wear High Heels at Work, Footwear News
March 2018
- Get Yourself the Job, LA Talk Radio Show with Jennifer Hill
- The Five Wardrobe Rules for Workplace Success, SheSavvy
- Easing Cultural Differences, Candace Smith’s Etiquette
- Five Summer Style Rules for Workplace Success | Access to Culture | @sharonschweitz,Protocol Bloggers Point
- The Five Wardrobe Rules for Workplace Success | Access to Culture | @sharonschweitz, ProtocolBloggers Point
February 2018
- Common Mistakes Made When Communicating in the Workplace (and How to Fix Them), My Domain
- Get Yourself the Job with Jennifer Hill, LA Talk Radio
- Visiting Another Country? Know Your Hellos, The Global Small Business Blog
- Year of the Dog: Energy, Integrity, and New Connections @sharonschweitz, Protocol Bloggers Point
January 2018
- How Not to Look Like a Tourist in South Korea, Condé Nast
- Follow That New Year’s Resolution and Use These 5 Tips to Reduce Workplace Stress, Everything Business Corp!
- Build Benchmarks in 2018, SheSavvy
- 5 Tips for Reducing Workplace Stress (App Teaser), CU Management
- Refresh Your Desk: 10 Tips for a Tidy Workspace, SheSavvy
- IQ versus EQ: Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace, HuffPost
- Healthy Stress Needed in the Workplace, SheSavvy
- National Clean Up Your Desk Day, HuffPost
- Modern Ethics for Building Better Businesses, SheSavvy
- Build Benchmarks in 2018, HuffPost
2017
December 2017
- Holiday Etiquette Tips, B.C. Almanac Podcast – CBC Radio British Columbia
- Your Guide to Holiday Tipping, Chicago Tribune, The Indiana Gazette, The Seattle Times, The Daily News, Sauk Valley, Tribe Live, The Hawk Eye, Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette, Arkansas Online, Military One Click, The Pantagraph, The Pueblo Chieftain
- Expert Tips for Navigating the Office Holiday Party with Grace, ABC News, ABC Radio, WIMS AM1420, WBAL 1090 AM, KSYL 970, KFKA 1310AM, WJBD100.1, KLGR 1490AM/ 95.9 FM, KRVN 880, WMAY 94.7 FM/970 AM
- You’re Addressing Your Holiday Cards Wrong. Here’s How It’s Done, USA Today, Home Town Life, Lebanon Daily News, Battle Creek Enquirer, Lansing State Journal, Iowa City Press-Citizen, Detroit Free Press, The Baxter Bulletin, News Leader, Naples Daily News, The Times Herald
- The Etiquette Rule Book on Holiday Gifts for Your Boss, Tech Republic
- 7 Things NOT to Do at Your Holiday Office Party, Brit & Co
- 14 Mistakes We Make (again and again) During the Holidays, Elle
- The Ultimate Guide for Holiday Tipping Etiquette, Reader’s Digest, MSN Lifestyle Canada
- The Dos and Don’ts of Giving Holiday Gifts to Your Coworkers, Tech Republic
- Grateful? Here’s how to show it – Guidelines for tipping your mail carrier, garbage man and others
- Dos and Don’ts of Office Holiday Parties, Big AZ Big Media
- The Etiquette Rule Book on Holiday Gift for Your Boss, Tech Republic
- The Complete Guide to Holiday Gifting Among Adults, The Globe, Brainerd Dispatch, Grand Forks Herald, West Central Tribune, The Jamestown Sun, Duluth News Tribune, Inforum, Woodbury Bulletin, Pine and Lakes Echo Journal, DL-Online
- 9 types of Gifts for Any Person on Your Holiday Shopping List, Inform
- 10 Attitudes to Avoid This End of the Year, Yahoo Life and Style
- Naughty or Nice? Holiday Etiquette On… How to Tip Service Providers, Vancouver Sun
- Naughty or Nice? Holiday Etiquette On… Office Holiday Parties, Vancouver Sun
- Naughty or Nice? Holiday Etiquette On… Gifting and Regifting, Vancouver Sun
- Naughty or Nice? Holiday Etiquette On… Travel, Vancouver Sun
- Expert: Creativity, Class Key to Inter-office Gift Giving, The Pueblo Chieftain
- How to Make Your Desk Space Less Distracting, HuffPost
- All Your Canadian Boxing Day Questions Answered, Huff Post
- Arabic in 2018 Business World: 3 Reasons to Learn Arabic, HuffPost
- Corporate Telephone Etiquette: A Wake Up Call for Millennials, HuffPost
- A Travel Guide for Appropriate Road Trip Behavior, HuffPost
- 3 Tips for Eco-Friendly Gift Giving, HuffPost
- Gifts and Goodwill: Your 2017 Holiday Gifting Guide, HuffPost
- 5 Things to Consider Prior to Self Employment, HuffPost
- Art of Conversations in the Millennial Age, HuffPost
November 2017
- Thanksgiving Hosting Tips, It’s a Great Day San Antonio – CBS KENS-5
- How to Have a Productive Political Debate During Thanksgiving Dinner, VOGUE
- Sharon Schweitzer’s 2017 Holiday Tipping Guide & Checklist, HuffPost
- The Austin Look: Your fashion and etiquette guide to office holiday parties, Austin Business Journal
- Proper Workplace Communication in the Age of Chat and Text, Business News Daily
- Holiday Party Etiquette: Stay on the Nice List, Business News Daily
- Celebrating Tribes at Powwows, HuffPost
- 3 Practical Tips to Stay Active at Work, HuffPost
- Chihuahua, Mexico: A Guide for Intercultural Success, HuffPost
- Your First Office Holiday Party: A Survival Guide, HuffPost
- QuickBooks Connect: Calling All Self Employed Professionals, HuffPost
- Kindness in the Workplace, HuffPost
- 5 Reasons to Hire a Veteran, HuffPost
- Evolution of Celebrating Native Americans, HuffPost, SheSavvy
- Celebrate National Author’s Day, HuffPost, SheSavvy
- Healthy Stress Needed in the Workplace, HuffPost
- Building Better Businesses: Modern Ethics for Employers, HuffPost
October 2017
- The Definitive Guide to Holiday Tipping, Town and Country
- How to Deal with a Coworker Who’s Obnoxious on Social Media, Moneyish
- Mind Your Bathroom Manners with These Tips for Using a Public Restroom, Austin American-Statesman
- Dos and Don’ts of Political Conversations, The Silo
- How to Not Embarrass Yourself When Travelling for Work (Infographic), Instantprint
- 20 Things You Nees to Know Right Now About Business Etiquette Abroad, Insider.co.uk, Actualis, Real Business U.K., Growth Business.co.uk, Buying Business Travel, Small Business U.K., Business Leader, Business Achievers, Open Business Council, Incentive Travel & Corporate Meeting, Scotland B2B East Coast Edition
- The Ultimate Student Guide to Campus Career Fairs, My Power Network
- 11 Common Little Habits You Didn’t Realize Seem Unprofessional at Work, Bustle
- 12 Career-Killing Mistakes to Avoid When on a Work Call, Reader’s Digest
- What to Wear: Workplace Wardrobe Wardrobe, Carolina STYLE Mag
- Workplace Wardrobe: Best Tips for Men and Women, AZ Business Magazine
- Fortune Magazine names top 3 women in Business, Montco.Today
- The Cultural Significance of Ramen, HuffPost
- Resonciling Dia de Los Muertos and Commercialism: Cultural Sensitivity, HuffPost
- Short and Sweet Reads to Enlighten Your Travels Abroad, HuffPost
- UN Day: Potential in (Workplace) Diversity, HuffPost
- National Food Day: How Boost Your Health at the Workplace, HuffPost
- Four Simple Ways to Protect Your Phone from Hackers, HuffPost, SheSavvy
- Meet the 3 Most Powerful Women in Business, HuffPost, SheSavvy
- Get to Know Your Customers Day, HuffPost
- Diwali’s Dimming Consumerism, Huffpost, SheSavvy
- Pals, Pros and Plates in the Workplace, HuffPost
- The Power of Positivity in your Career, HuffPost, SheSavvy
- 3 Simple Tools that Foster Workplace Positivity, HuffPost, SheSavvy
- Hangul Day: Three Reasons to Learn the Korean Language, HuffPost
- Thanksgiving in Canada, HuffPost
- Argentina’s 100 Years of Intercultural Appriciation, HuffPost
- Global Diversity Awareness Month: 3 Tips for Workplace, SheSavvy
- Honoring Indigenous Peoples, HuffPost
- National Bullying Prevention Month: How to Deal with Bullying in the Workplace, HuffPost
- Social Media & Job Seeking in the Digital Age, SheSavvy
September 2017
- Sure You’re Frustrated, but You Still Can’t %#*!# at the Office. Or Can You?, Financial Post
- Hats Off: Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month, HuffPost
- 8 Things You Should Always do in Your Emails – and 5 Things to Avoid, Business Insider UK, Business Insider
- 6 Foolproof Ways to Have a Great First Day at a New Job, PopSugar, MSN Lifestyle
- 13 Dos and Don’ts of Business Email Etiquette, Glassdoor, Home Business Magazine, Tech Gig, InfoMoney Brazil
- Dropping Bombs: 8 Tips to Handle Cursing in the Office, AZ Business Magazine, Vault
- Air Travel Issues and How to Resolve them, MSN Lifestyle, The Active Times
- 8 Times You Should Send a Handwritten Thank You Note, Read’s Digest
- Love Your Translator: How Translation Can Boost Your Business, HuffPost
- National Coffee Day for Professionals: Cappuccinos, Cortados, and Classic Cups of Joe, HuffPost
- Fashion in the Workplace, HuffPost
- World Tourism Day: Making the Most of International Experiences, HuffPost
- 5 Ways to Create a Successful Twitter Profile, HuffPost
- Dear Millennials, from Baby Boomers (And Vice Versa), HuffPost
- Business Lessons from the Most Effective International Treaty, HuffPost
August 2017
- 15th Annual Brian Jones Celebrity Etiquette Dinner with Sharon Schweitzer, KVUE Austin
- A Dozen Easy Ways to be a Better Airline Passenger, Boston Globe
- 6 Foolproof Ways to Havea Great First Day at a New Job, POPSUGAR Career
- 8 Ways to Make the Most of an Airport Layover, HuffPost Travel Tips and Hacks
- The 13 Dos and Don’ts Business Email Etiquette, AZ Big Media
- 10 Most Important Things You Need to Do to Get the Job According to Experts, Cheat Sheet: Money & Career
- From Age-Old to Modern Day: 13 Tips for Professional Email Correspondence, Young Upstarts
- 10 Business Travel Tips for First-Timers, HuffPost Blog
- 8 Ways to Make the Most of an Airport Layover, HuffPost Airlines, Aviation Industry, Eco Travel, Travel Books
- 7 Air Travel Problems and How to Prevent Them, Luxury Travel Magazine
- Asking for References: 10 Tips for Young Professionals, HuffPost Blog
- 7 Worst Flying Hassles – And How to Deal With Them, Travel Agent Central
- Tips for Mastering the Telecommute, SheSavvy
- The Importance and Value of Business Networking, HuffPost Blog
- Travel Issues and How to Resolve Them, eTurboNews
- International Dining Etiquette Tips, HuffPost Blog
July 2017
- The Perils and Pleasures of Blocking Friends and Colleagues on Social Media, Market Place
- How to Get Professional References When You Don’t Have Much Work Experience, Fortune
- The Ultimate Guide to Writing an Amazing Email, Glassdoor
- How to Get Professional References When You Don’t Have Much Work experience, Monster
- How to Overcome 4 Weird Interview Situations, FlexJobs
- Cell Phone Etiquette 101, AZ Foothills
- The Perils (and Pleasures) of Blocking Friends and Colleagues on Social Media, Morning Star
- 5 Customer Service Modern Manners Tips, Huff Post Blog
- 5 Modern Manners for Selling Your Home, Huff Post Blog
- 5 Things Realtors Wish Their Clients Knew, Huff Post Blog
- 12 Eastern Europe Travel Tips, Huff Post Blog
- Texas Business Etiquette: 5 Tips for Business Travelers, HuffPost Blog
- 10 Modern Cell Phone Manners & Etiquette Tips, SheSavvy
- 15 Tips for Making Summer Fridays Productive, SheSavvy
- (BPRW) July is National Cell Phone Courtesy Month, BPRW
- 10 Etiquette Tips for National Cell Phone Courtesy Month
- How to Combat Jet-Lag, Cheese Traveller
- 5 Cross Cultural Tips for Business Travelers in Poland, HuffPost Blog
- National Cellphone Courtesy Month, City Life
- Etiquette Tips for National Cell Phone Courtesy Month, Darpan
- 10 Etiquette Tips for National Cell Phone Courtesy Month, MNI Alive
- Cell Phone Courtesy Month, California Life with Heather Dawson
- 10 Etiquette Guidelines for After-Work Events, Advisor Today
- 10 Modern Cell Phone Manners & Etiquette Tips, HuffPost Blog
- From Collector: How to Network at Conferences, ACA International
- Midweek Independence Day: Balancing Work & Fun, HuffPost Blog
June 2017
- 8 Etiquette Tips for Doing Business in China; CNBC
- The Business of People: Effective Strategies and Drive Success in Global Business – The European Business Review
- Email Etiquette: The Dos and Dont’s of Professional Emails – Business News Daily
- Tips for Taking Time Away from Business; Carol Roth Tough Love for Business
- 7 Etiquette Rules Americans Need to Adopt; MSN Lifestyle
- 8 Etiquette Tips for Doing Business in China; Yahoo Finance
- A Primer to Wine Tasting; SheSavvy
- Celebrating Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Day; HuffPost Blog
- 15 Tips for Making Summer Fridays Productive; HuffPost Blog
- Eid Al-Fitr: A Time for Celebration – SheSavvy
- It’s All About Being in the Room – Interview with author Rob Giardinelli; HuffPost Blog
- Overcoming Office Stress; SheSavvy
- Eid Al-Fitr: A Time for Celebration – HuffPost Blog
- Embracing Interfaith and Intercultural Unions: 5 Wedding Day Insights – HuffPost Blog
- International Yoga Day: 5 Modern Yoga Manner – HuffPost Blog
- To Berlin and Beyond: 3 Cross-Cultural Tips for Business Travels in Germany – HuffPost Blog
- Man Overboard: 5 Tips for National Health Month – HuffPost Blog
- How to Internationalize Your Resume; HuffPost Blog
- 7 British Rules Americans Need to Adopt; Reader’s Digest
- 5 Ways to Remind Parent You Love Them; SheSavvy
- How to Internationalize Your Cover Letter; HuffPost Blog
- Flexible Work Arrangements: Tips for Mastering the Telecommute; HuffPost Blog
- From Dawn to Sunset: Honoring the Month of Ramadan – SheSavvy
- Etiqueta en los Regalos de Boda Qué Hacery Qué no Hacer; Fiancée Boda & Eventos
May 2017
- #431 Learn The Dos and Don’ts of After-Work Activities, which are important but dangerous to attend – Barry Moltz Business Insanity Talk Radio
- Cinco De Mayo: ¿una tradición mexicana o estadounidense? – HuffPost Mexico
- Touch On These 9 Topics in Your Next Interview; Ms. Career Girl
- Answer this Question with a Question, If You Want to Land a Job, NewsOK – The Oklahoman
- Emergency Phrases You Must Learn Before You Travel; Reader’s Digest
- Mind Your Own Business: Answer This Question with a Question, If You Want to Land a Job, NewsOK – The Oklahoman
- 10 Questions to Ask on a Job Interview; Advancing Women
- 4 Tips for Coping with Workplace Stress; SheSavvy
- 5 Ways to Overcome Office Stress; Huff Post Business – Travel
- From Dawn to Sunset: Honoring the Month of Ramadan – HuffPost Blog
- 6 Tips for an Environmentally-Friendly Workplace; SheSavvy
- How to be Financially Indepdent After Graduation; SheSavvy
- World Day for Cultural Diversity; HuffPost Blog
- Easing Post-Grad Anxiety: 3 Tips for New Graduates – HuffPost Blog
- 3 Modern Manners Tips on How to be Financially Indepent After Graduation; HuffPost Blog
- Cinco De Mayo: A Mexican or American Tradition, SheSavvy
- Modern Leadership Lessons for Millennials; Huff Post Blog
April 2017
- 5 Etiquette Tips for Professional After-Hours Events; ColoradoBiz
- How to Relax and Enjoy Work Events Professionally; MultiBriefs Exclusive
- Industry Experts Share 6 Tips for Negotiating a Raise; Cyber Coders
- Top 10 Things to Ask in a Job Interview; ColoradoBiz
- 5 Ways to Overcome Office Stress; Huff Post Business – Travel
- How to Ask for a Raise; SheSavvy
- Modern Leadership Lessons for Millennials; Huff Post Blog
- 5 Ways to Overcome Office Stress; Huff Post-Emotional Intelligence, HuffPost Protocol, HuffPost Economics, HuffPost WFTS, HuffPost Blog
- 3 Tips to Answering Interview Behavioral Questions; SheSavvy
- 4 Tips for Successfully Coping with Workplace Stress; Huff Post Blog
- 8 Top Tips on How to Ask for a Raise; Huff Post Blog
- Slay Your First Day: Succeeding at Your Next Job, SheSavvy
- Slay Your First Day: How to Succeed at Your New Job; Huff Post Blog
- The Job Interview Trend You Need to Know About: How to Answer Behavioral Questions, Huff Post Blog
- 6 Career Boosting Ways to an Environmentally-Friendly Workplace, Huff Post Blog
- 5 Etiquette Tips for Workplace Events; Ms. Career Girl
- 5 Etiquette Tips for Professional After-Hours Events; ColoradoBiz
- How to Relax and Enjoy Work Events Professionally; MultiBriefs Exclusive
- Rules of Etiquette Still Apply Outside Office; Vegas Inc
- Netiquette: Email etiquette tips for Working with International Buyers and Investors, Florida Realtor Magazine
- How to Overcome Awkward Business Moments; SheSavvy
- 10 Tips to After-Hours Professional Gatherings; Young Upstarts
- 5 Culture Tips for Successful Negotiation in China; Huff Post Blog
- The Culture Question Part II: International Negotiations, Huff Post Blog
- The Culture Question Part I: Assessment Over Assumption in a Globalized World, Huff Post Blog
March 2017
- Boarding area no-nos: Bad behavior before take-off, USA Today
- 7 Ways to Rock Your First Week as a New Job; Brit+Co
- The Art of the Business Meal: 15 Modern Dining Manner, Huff Post Blog
- 7 Tips for Doing Business and Living in Mexico; Huff Post Blog
- 9 Things Small Business Owners Need to Know; Small Biz Daily
- How to Overcome Awkwardness as Business Professionals; Huff Post Blog
- European Women Success: Celebrating Women’s History, Huff Post Blog
- 10 Tips for Networking Etiquette for Business Professionals; Biz X Magazine
- Write On: Salvaging The (Almost) Lost Art of the Handwritten Note, Luxury Living Magazine
- Celebrating Women’s History Month: Australia Quiz, Huff Post Blog
- Celebrating Women’s History Month: Asia Quiz, Huff Post Blog
- Tips for Interacting After Work; Waco Tribune-Herald
- 3 Cross-Culture Tips for Business Success in Hong Kong; Hong Kong Informer
- Screwed Up at Work? How to Keep Your Job and Move Forward, Business News Daily
- Ways to Observe St. Patrick’s Day if You Are Stuck in the Office; Huff Post Blog
- Celebrating World Day of Muslin Culture, Peace, Dialogue, and Film; Huff Post Blog
- South American Success: Celebrating Women’s History Month, Huff Post Blog
- 6 Tips to Knock Out the First Day Jitters; Business Management Daily
- Equality, Equal Pay & Executive Women: Test Your Knowledge During National Women’s Month; Huff Post Blog
February 2017
- The Best Way to Set Your Kids Up for Financial Success is One Most People Overlook; CNBC
- Dubai: 3 Cross-Cultural Tips for Business Success; Huff Post Blog
- The Culture Tips: Honoring Black History as American History, Huff Post Business, Huff Post Arts and Entertainment
- 3 Culture Tips for Business Success in Hong Kong
- 6 Foolproof Ways to Have a Great First Day at a New Job; PopSugar Career
January 2017
- 9 Things Never to Do at Work (if You Want to Keep Your Job), Yahoo! Finance
- Three Cross-Cultural Tips for Doing Business in The Philippines: Pearl of Orient Seas
- Chinese New Year Traditions & Taboos; SheSavvy
- Chinese New Year 2017: Legends & Traditions
- Ask an International Etiquette Expert: Chinese New Year Legends & Traditions; Huff Post
- Six Tips to Be Cross-Culturally Savvy in 2017; SheSavvy
- Navigating Political Partisanship Politely, Times News
- How to Best Handle Those Heated Political Conversations as Trump is Sworn In; Harlem World
- Peaceful Debates After Peaceful Transfer of Power, Vegas Inc
- Ask an International Etiquette Expert: Chinese New Year Traditions and Taboos, Huff Post
- Transparency, Etiquette Keys to Next Four Years; Eau Claire Leader- Telegram
- Etiquette Experts Agree – This is How You Shut Down a Difficult Conversation, My Domaine
- Post-Inauguration Etiquette: How to Graciously Handle Political Conversations, Huff Post Inauguration Day
- 9 Things Never to Do at Work (if You Want to Keep Your Job), STYLECASTER
- Mastering National Mentoring Month as a Leader, SheSavvy
- As the Trump Inauguration Approaches, Try to Avoid Offensive Workplace Comments – The Street
- 10 Tips to Conquer New Job Jitters, Vault
- Martin Luther King Day: A Day On, Not Off – Huff Post Impact
- Six Tips to be Culturally Savvy in 2017; Huff Post
- Six Tips for Mastering Nations mentoring Month as a Leader, Huff Post
- Mysterious Myanmar’s 69th Independence Day: 4 Fascinating Facts, Huff Post
The Ultimate Guide to Writing an Amazing Email
How to Get Professional References When You Don’t Have Much Work Experience
11 Things Your Mother Never Taught You About Business Dining Etiquette
Why you don’t give praise in Japan
Contributor
2016
December 2016
- The Definitive Guide to Holiday Tipping; Town & Country
- The Definitive Guide to Holiday Tipping; Veranda
- Dos and don’ts of company party etiquette; CIO
- Do’s & Don’ts of Office Holiday Party Season; Vegas Inc
- Workplace holiday parties: Not the time to overindulge, Crain’s Austin
- Holiday Tipping: Who do You Tip and How Much? The Silo
- Pali-pali! 3 Cross-Cultural Tips for S. Korea’s Dynamic Business World, Huff Post Blog
- Holiday Party Etiquette: Stay on the Nice List, Business News Daily
- 10 Rules of Holiday Office Party Etiquette; Midlands Life
- Specking Double: Why you Should Learn Another Language, SheSavvy
- The Do’s and Don’ts of Office Gift Giving; SheSavvy
- These 6 Social Media Mistakes Could Cost You the Job; My Domaine
- 9 Office Party Dont’s; Vault Careers
- Holiday Parties – Excess Celebration & Etiquette Mistakes Can Become Fodder for Next Day Stories & Eventually Legend for Future Parties; Cascade Business News
- The Do’s and Don’ts of Holiday Office Parties Etiquette; AZ Big Media
- How to Handle Holiday Office Parties; HER | SELF Magazine
- Office Holiday Party Do’s & Don’ts; SheSavvy
November 2016
- How Millennials Can Survive Holiday Office Parties and Gift-Giving; GoodCall
- The Do’s and Don’ts of Office Gift Giving; Huff Post
- The 10 Rules of Holiday Gift Giving Etiquette; MNI Alive
- Speaking Double: Why You Can and Should Learn Another Language, Huff Post Blog
- How to Promote Diversity and Inclusion During a Month of Multicultural Holidays; Fast Company
- Modern Social Media Manners for Professionals; SheSavvy
- Modern Social Media Manners for Professionals; Huffington Post Blog
- Office Holiday Party Do’s & Don’ts; Huffington Post Blog
- How to Win Your Holiday Office Party, According to an Etiquette; Reader’s Digest
- Holiday Tipping Guide 2016; Huff Post Blog
- 10 Guidelines for Millennials to Consider; Huff Post Blog
- GoGo Boots and GoPros: Bridging the Intergenerational Disconnect between Boomer & Millennials via Gen X, Huff Post Blog
- How to wind up in the airline jerk hall of fame during the holidays; Los Angeles Times
- Here’s what to know before sitting down to a business lunch; Tampa Bay Times
- Air Rage at 30K Feet: What Your Crew Members Want You to Know, Huff Post Blog
- Advice for Millennials on Political Discussions at Work; GoodCall
October 2016
- A Country in Morning: 4 Cross-Cultural Business Travels in Grief Stricken Thailand; Huffington Post Blog
- Don’t blow it: Etiquette tips for business lunches, dinners; Chicago Tribune
- Don’t Make These 17 Food Etiquette Mistakes When Traveling Abroad; BravoTV – JetSet
- Business Dining Etiquette Essentials; Indiana Chamber
- 11 Things Your Mother Never Taught You About Business Dining Etiquette; Inc.com
- The Business of People: Effective Strategies to Drive Success in Global Business; The World Financial Review
- The Pros and Cons of Office Romance; The Globe and Mail
- Eight Tips for Courteous Cell Phone Use; Times-News Online
September 2016
- Putting a Fork in It; BusinessNH Magazine
- 7 Common Myths About Workplace Romances; Ms. Career Girl
- Social Media & Job Seeking in the Digital Age; SheSavvy
- 3 Cross-Cultural Tips for Doing Business in Incredible India; Huff Post Blog
- 7 Essentials Business Dining Etiquette; Make A Statement Entertainment (MASETV)
- When Silence is a Good Thing: Giving Praise in Japan, CITI IO
- 8 Considerations to Avoid Office Romance Danger; Huff Post Blog
- Silence is Golden: 3 Cross-Cultural Communication Tips for Japan; Huff Post
- Social Media & Job Seeking in a Digital World; Huff Post Blog
- Cubicle Reality Check: Office Romance Myths Debunked; Huff Post Blog
- The 7 Essential Tips of Business Dining Etiquette; AZ Big Media
- 12 Things Entrepreneurs Need to Know; Small Biz Daily
- The 7 Rules of Business Dining Etiquette; YFS Magazine
- The Essentials of Business Dining Etiquette; Home Business Magazine
- The Essentials of Business Dining Etiquette; WE Magazine for Women
- 3 Cross-Cultural Tips for French Business Etiquette; SheSavvy
August 2016
- 7 tips for re-entering the workforce; Austin Business Journal
- 7 tips for re-entering the workforce; Chicago Business Journal
- 7 tips for re-entering the workforce; Denver Business Journal
- Three Cross-Cultural Tips for Business Travelers in France; Huff Post Blog
- Why you don’t give praise in Japan; BBC – Capital
- How to Expertly Navigate Political Conversations with Friends, Family and Strangers this Election Season; People Magazine
- Can’t find a job? Try this simple advice; B&FTOnline
- 10 Keys to Better Networking; Home Business Magazine
- Going for gold in political diplomacy; StarTribune
- The How-To’s of Dining Etiquette; SheSavvy
- How-To’s of Dining Etiquette: What They Didn’t Teach in College; Huff Post Blog
- Modern Manners & Small Business Networking: The How-To’s of Getting Connected; Huff Post Blog
- How to Engage In or Decline a Political Conversation; MNIAlive
- 10 Essential Tips For Those Traveling To Brazil For The Rio Olympics – Or After; Forbes
- Should you tip the Uber driver? CBS News
- 8 Cross-Cultural & International Travel Tips for Costa Rica; Huff Post Blog
- Can’t find a job? Try this simple advice; BBC
- Just Graduated? 6 ways to find your dream job; SigmaLive
July 2016
- 10 Curious Things to Know Before You Visit Prague; SheSavvy
- How To Engage In or Decline Political Conversations; LA Daily Post
- Know Before You Go: 10 Cross-Cultural Tips for Business Travel in São Paulo Brazil; Huff Post Blog
- 10 Curious Things to Know Before You Visit Prague; Huff Post Blog
- Should you Tip the Uber Driver? Here’s What to Give Them; ABC News
- Should you Tip the Uber Driver? Here’s What to Give Them; The New York Times
- Job Interview? The Perfect Thank You Template; SheSavvy
- Gizmos, Gadgets, and Gear: Top 8 Tech Toys for International Travel; Huff Post Blog
June 2016
- Showing Grad-itude: How and When to Write Your Interviewers a Thank-You Note; Huff Post Blog
- Tips for Graduates Entering the Workforce; SheSavvy
- Journey to Sri Lanka: Top 5 Travel Tips; SheSavvy
- How to be a Good Airline Passenger; Travel Goods
- How to Write a Thank You Email After an Interview; Newsbunch
- How to Write a Thank You Email After an Interview; EnvatoTuts+
- Travel Protocol: Top 8 Tips for Packing the Perfect Suitcase, Huff Post Blog
- Journey Through Sri Lanka: 5 Travel Preparation Tips for The Pearl of The Indian Ocean, Huff Post Blog
- 3 Cross-Cultural Business Tips for the Holy Month of Ramadan, Huff Post Business
- 3 Cross-Cultural Tips: Business During Ramadan; SheSavvy
- Mami Talks: 12 Ways New Grads Can Stand Out and Secure That First Job; Latina Magazine
May 2016
- Tips for Graduates Entering the Workforce; SheSavvy
- Increase Your ‘CQ’ IQ; Post-Bulletin
- Travel Style: Sharon Schweitzer; Johhny Jet
- How to Avoid the 7 Most Common Wedding Guest Mistakes; Cameron Chronicles
- The Next Steps: Tips for Grads From a Young Professional; Huff Post College
- Wealth Adviser Daily Briefing: Help Trustees Understand Their Duties; The Wall Street Journal
- Be Ready When Your Clients Mention the Election; Financial Advisor IQ
- After the Ceremony: What To Do After Graduation; Huff Post College
- 6 Tips for Service Calls: How to Professionally Enter a Home; Manta
April 2016
- 8 Ideas to Follow for the Perfect Mother’s Day; MINI Magazine
- Steer Clear of These 4 Tourist Etiquette Traps; Kiplinger
- Master Modern Manners For Professional Social Gatherings; Investor’s Business Daily: Leaders & Success
- 7 Modern Manners Tips for Airport Passengers; Boomer Travel Patrol
- From Classroom to Cover Letter: Interview Tips for Graduates Entering the Workforce; Huff Post College
- How Ladies Land the 9 to 5: Career Tips for Women Entering the Working World; Huff Post Women
- The Do’s and Don’ts of Professional Social Gatherings; Home Business Magazine
- 3 Cross-Cultural Tips for the Journey to Sustainable Fishing in Myanmar; Huff Post Business
March 2016
- Cheers, Peers & Beers: After Work Socializing in the U.S.; Huff Post Business
- 7 International Travel Planning Tips from a Global Nomad; Huff Post Arts & Culture
- International Etiquette Meets Culture Smart: Easter and Passover Brunch Kosher Style; Huff Post Business
- Modern Etiquette for Professional Social Gatherings; IT Business Edge
- Cultural Smarts & International Etiquette: India’s Hindu Holi Festival!; Huff Post Business
- Ask an International Etiquette Expert: St. Patrick’s Day Around the World; Huff Post Business
February 2016
- What happens if your office relationship goes sour?; BBC Capital
- 19 Dining Etiquette Tips; She NOW
- International Travel Tips: 7 Things to Know Before Visiting Australia; Huff Post Business
- Mami Talks: 8 Tips for Returning to the Workforce; Latina.com
- The Millennial’s Guide To Starting A Conversation With Anyone; Refinery29
- Ask an International Etiquette Expert: Chinese New Year Taboos? Huff Post Travel
- Ask an International Etiquette Expert: Uber Passenger Etiquette; Huff Post Business
- 13 Uber Passenger Etiquette Tips That Some People Get Wrong; MNI Alive
- 13 Uber Etiquette Tips That Some People Get Wrong; Metro Jacksonville
- Ask a Cross-Cultural Expert: Name 7 Global Trade Tips; Huff Post Business
January 2016
2015
December 2015
November 2015
October 2015
- Cultural Primer: Trust, respect and lasting relationships epitomize Asian business culture, customs; Biz New Orleans
- Global Etiquette at 200 MPH: Formula One Brought the World to Austin; Huff Post Business USA
- Relationships, Not Transactions: Practical Tips for Business Success; American Management Association Playbook
- 5 Vital Leadership Lessons World Travelers Learn and That You Can Use Here at Home; Inc.
- 5 Ways to Build Cross-Cultural Business Relationships in Asia; Huff Post Business Canada
September 2015
July 2015
- Western ethic is different from that of other cultures; The Small Business Advocate radio interview with Jim Blastingame
- Western etiquette is not like the rest of the world; The Small Business Advocate radio interview with Jim Blastingame
June 2015
- 7 Tips Every Business Traveler Should Know about Gift-Giving; Business2Community
- How to succeed in Asia without offending anybody; Fortune
- 8 Secrets to Building Successful Relationships in Asia; Chief Executive Officer
May 2015
- U.S. Airports Are Better, but Not Best; New York Times
- Utilitarian no more, airports go five-star; Bangok Post
- Japanese Culture, International Etiquette and the Female Expat; Internations
April 2015
- Creating Successful Business Relationships in Asia: 8 Tips To Success; Examiner.com
- Working With Asia: Six Tips to Mastering International Etiquette; Business2Community
March 2015
- Master Business Etiquette in Asia With These 8 Tips; Global HRD
- Proper business etiquette can make or break a global deal; Phoenix Business Journal
- 8 Tips on Intercultural Communication and Business Etiquette in Asia; Meetings & Conventions Magazine
- 8 Tips on Intercultural Communication; Young Upstarts
January 2015
2014
2013
- Networking Etiquette; NSIDE Business Magazine, September-October
- International Travel Tips; NSIDE Business Magazine, September-October
- Workplace Etiquette; NSIDE Business Magazine, August
- Global Networking Etiquette; NSIDE Business Magazine, March
- Wine Etiquette; NSIDE Business Magazine, March
- Mastering the Job Interview; NSIDE Business Magazine, March
2012
- Gear Up for the Race: How Small businesses can maximize opportunities for the Formula 1 week with these last-minute tips; Austin Woman Magazine, November
- International Holiday Toasting Etiquette; NSIDE Business Magazine, November/December
- International Protocol, Global Etiquette Part II; NSIDE Business Magazine, March
- International Protocol, Global Etiquette Part I; NSIDE Business Magazine, January
2011
- Business Dining in the US; NSIDE Business Magazine, July-August
- Tech Etiquette; NSIDE Magazine, January
2010
- Boom for Etiquette Trainers; Austin American Statesman, December
- Business Etiquette for Lawyers; Texas Lawyer, October
- Business Holiday Parties; NSIDE Austin Magazine, October
- Business Etiquette; NSIDE Business, July