Tag: Cross-cultural business
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Tips for Observing Universal Human Rights Month
“All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood.” ~Universal Declaration…
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Hanukkah/Chanukah Explained
The beloved and joyous Jewish holiday of Hanukkah/Chanukah, or Festival of Rededication, celebrates the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem. It is also referred to as the “Festival of Lights.” It usually occurs in December, when the days are the shortest in the northern hemisphere. Here is a quick summary of this ancient holiday explained.…
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10 Tips for a Successful Cookie Exchange
As a young girl, I watched my mother baking batches of Czech kolache and cooling them on metal racks in our fragrant kitchen. Mom would seal them in round Tupperware containers, hoping that my four brothers wouldn’t sneak a few before the holidays. My sister and I were charged with arranging these beautiful kolache…
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8 Tips for a Gracious Thanksgiving
Worldwide, the concept of “graciousness” exists in different cultures. What does it mean? Within Chinese philosophy, when the heart feels empathy (in particular for the oppressed) a person has been touched by grace. In ancient Greek and Roman mythology, graciousness is explained in the form of the Three Graces /Charities. These sister goddesses who used…
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How Not to Act Like an Idiot at the Office Holiday Party
Are you up for a promotion? At the very least, excess celebration and etiquette mistakes can become fodder for next day stories and eventually legend for future parties. Avoid excess celebration and etiquette mistakes that become juicy gossip for the next day and eventually a legend for future parties. Read the Invitation: Avoid a potentially uncomfortable…
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3 Tips for Inspirational Role Models Month
First created in 2005, Inspirational Role Models the entire month of November is dedicated to those who inspire us with their remarkable deeds. What are some ways for you to be an inspirational role model? Think about the following 3 characteristics: Be a Good Listener. Listen eighty (80) percent of the time and respond or…
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3 Ways to Have a Gratitude Attitude During National Gratitude Month
November is officially National Gratitude month, and what better way to celebrate than to make an extra effort daily to thank someone in your life. It’s no coincidence that gratitude month and Thanksgiving fall during 30 day period. However, gratitude means more than saying “thanks.” It is a deeper feeling of satisfaction and appreciation that…
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The Beauty of Native: Celebrating Native American Heritage Month
“Without your language or your land, you are not who you say you are.” -Loretta Afraid of Bear,…
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Diwali: The Festival of Lights
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10 Ways to Honor Our Veterans 2018
Our nation comes together on November 11 to remember the men and women who have served or are actively serving our country. My father Theodore L. Schweitzer served in the U.S. Navy for 21 years, retiring from Oceana Naval Air Station, Virginia Beach, Virginia, U.S.A. My brothers, uncles, sister-in-law, and nephews served too and I…