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Short and Sweet Reads to Enlighten Your Travels Abroad

By |2018-10-11T14:54:38-05:00October 24th, 2017|book recommendations, Career Tips, Cross-Cultural, Culture, Gracious Living, Observances - Monthly & Daily, October celebrations, Travel, Travel Book Recommendations, Travel Etiquette, Traveling Etiquette|

Engage your mind on long haul flights. Spice up your travel with any one of these five insightful books to enhance your travel and cultural knowledge worldwide.

National Food Day: How to Boost Your Health At The Workplace

By |2018-10-11T14:54:38-05:00October 20th, 2017|Career Tips, Culture, Dining, Gracious Living, Lifestyle, Modern Manners, Observances - Monthly & Daily, October celebrations, Office Culture, U.S. Holidays, Workplace Etiquette|

Work is important, and so is health. Utilize these 3 steps to ensure you have a fit lifestyle to boost your physical and mental health and you’ll be more energized to tackle the week.

Get to Know Your Customers Day

By |2018-10-11T14:54:39-05:00October 17th, 2017|Annual Monthly or Day Observance, Business Etiquette, Career Tips, Cross-Cultural, Customer Service Etiquette, Gracious Living, Lifestyle, Modern Manners, Networking, Observances - Monthly & Daily, Relationships, Social Etiquette, Workplace Etiquette|

Customers are an important part of any business, they are the ones who help build the company and keep the doors open. Getting to know them and finding ways to keep them coming back is crucial to a successful business.

Diwali’s Dimming Consumerism

By |2018-10-11T14:54:39-05:00October 16th, 2017|Annual Monthly or Day Observance, Bridging the Cultural Divide, Cross-Cultural, Culture and Commercialism, Global Celebrations, global competency, Global Etiquette, Gracious Living, Intercultural, Religious Celebrations|

While Diwali may have marked a great start for businesses in previous years, a change in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) could mean a shift in celebrations.

Pals, Pros and Plates in the Workplace

By |2018-10-11T14:54:39-05:00October 13th, 2017|Annual Monthly or Day Observance, Business Etiquette, Career Tips, Coffee, Cross-Cultural, Dining, Interview Etiquette, Modern Manners, Networking, Observances - Monthly & Daily, Office Culture, Workplace Etiquette|

Collaboration between colleagues in the workplace is encouraged and one of the best places to accomplish this is around food.

The Power of Positivity in your Career

By |2018-10-11T14:54:39-05:00October 11th, 2017|Annual Monthly or Day Observance, Career Tips, Culture, Gracious Living, Lifestyle, Modern Manners, Networking, Observances - Monthly & Daily, October celebrations, Office Culture, Relationship Building, Self-Awareness, Social Etiquette, Workplace Etiquette|

A positive thought can ripple outwards, impacting all aspects of a person’s day favorably. Similarly, negative thoughts can create detrimental ripples that persist throughout the day.

3 Simple Tools That Foster Workplace Positivity

By |2018-10-11T14:54:39-05:00October 10th, 2017|Annual Monthly or Day Observance, Career Tips, Culture, Gracious Living, Lifestyle, Modern Manners, Networking, Observances - Monthly & Daily, October celebrations, Office Culture, Relationship Building, Self-Awareness, Social Etiquette, Workplace Etiquette|

The right attitude can improve both your personal and work lives. While external factors might affect your mood, research shows that conscious behavioral change can transform attitudes.

Thanksgiving in Canada

By |2018-10-11T14:54:40-05:00October 8th, 2017|Annual Monthly or Day Observance, Canada, Canadian Traditions, Cross-Cultural, Global Celebrations, Global Traditions, Gracious Living, October celebrations|

For Canadians, Thanksgiving has a different story. If you’re traveling to Canada this fall, learn about these 5 characteristics of Canadian Thanksgiving.

National Coffee Day for Professionals: Cappuccinos, Cortados, and Classic Cups of Joe

By |2018-10-11T14:54:42-05:00September 28th, 2017|Annual Monthly or Day Observance, Business Etiquette, Career Tips, Coffee, Dining, Global Tipping, Gracious Living, International Holidays, Interview Etiquette, Lifestyle, Modern Manners, Networking, Observances - Monthly & Daily, Office Culture, Relationship Building, Social Etiquette, U.S. Holidays, Workplace Etiquette|

Offering quality coffee at work can result in healthier, happier, and more productive employees. On the 29th, take a moment to appreciate your java of choice. Partake in the nationwide celebration by posting a photo of your mocha, French press, cold brew, double espresso shot, or a mug of classic drip coffee on social media with #NationalCoffeeDay in your caption.

World Tourism Day: Making the Most of International Experiences

By |2018-10-11T14:54:42-05:00September 27th, 2017|Africa, Asia, Austin, Australia, Brazil, Bridging the Cultural Divide, Canada, Central America, China, Cross-Cultural, Cuba, Culture, Czech Republic, Europe, Finland, France, Germany, global competency, Gracious Living, Gulf City, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Middle East, Morocco, Myanmar, Netherlands, New Zealand, Observances - Monthly & Daily, Philippines, South America, South Korea, Thailand, Travel, Travel Etiquette, Traveling Etiquette, United States, US Observances|

With so many destinations offering diverse cultural experiences, there’s no one-size-fits-all formula for making the most of international trips. Nevertheless, ensuring that you travel with an open mind and a desire to grow is the most important part of any itinerary. In honor of World Tourism Day on September 27, enjoy these four tips to maximize your cultural immersion and create lifelong memories.

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