When Things Get Bubbly: The Etiquette of Champagne & Sparkling Wine
Champagne and sparkling wine are beverages that evoke thoughts of celebration, success, luxury, love and romance.
10 Holiday Party Tips from Business Etiquette Expert
With the start of the holidays comes the slew of holiday business parties.
The Pearl of the Orient Seas: The Philippines Cross-Cultural Concepts Part I
It surprises business people to discover a number of unique cross-cultural aspects of the Philippines, otherwise known as the Pearl of the Orient Seas.
International Etiquette: Global Tipping
Take a peek at just about any global survey on tipping, and U.S. Americans are invariably at the top of the list. But when TripAdvisor shared the results of its tipping poll in June last year, they reported that even this varies dramatically among U.S. American tourists, with 97% saying they tipped for restaurant service, [...]
My Book, Access to Asia, is Here!
Asia is a beautiful continent with unique cultures that are as varied as its beautiful silks.
Networking, Part 2
Below is Part 2 of an article I penned for NSide Texas Business Magazine: Last week, I outlined some tried-and-true tips for jumping into the world of networking. This week, I offer my 5 top pointers for what to do once you are at a networking event. 1. Have an Agenda: Plan ahead and know [...]
Modern Business Manners, Part 2
Below is the second half of an article I penned for the July/August edition of NSide Texas Business Magazine. Whether you have just graduated or are up for a promotion, consider these modern etiquette guidelines to ensure that your behavior never takes you out of the running for a business opportunity: Avoid nail trimming at [...]
Modern Business Manners, Part 1
Below is Part 1 of an article I penned for the July/August edition of NSide Texas Business Magazine: THREE OF US were arriving for a proposal presentation in midtown Manhattan. Two of us calmly stepped out of the taxi when the front seat passenger erupted into an angry argument over the fare. We offered to [...]
Tea Etiquette, Part 1
As the cold weather continues, our thoughts turn to a nice, hot cup of tea. This is the first part of a two part series on Tea Etiquette. Tea became popular thousands of years ago. Although there is no known date for the discovery of tea, a popular legend attributes it to Chinese Emperor Shen [...]
Telephone Etiquette and Protocol
Ever talk to someone who “sounded nice?” What about someone you disliked without ever meeting in person? Our voices carry a tremendous amount of emotion and tonal information that other forms of technology, like email, do not convey. This is great because it leads to fewer misunderstandings – but it can also catch people [...]