Tag: Holiday Etiquette
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2019 Guide to Holiday Tipping- Sharon Schweitzer
Worldwide, the holiday season is filled with a sense of giving. No matter where you happen to be, you may be swept up in this spirit of generosity. The concept of holiday tipping can be a challenge for the present day tipper. With the ever changing standards, and different rules for each job position, it’s…
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5 Practical Considerations for Your Holiday Greetings
When running a business of any size, it’s important to understand the value of sending a holiday message. Be it a snail mail card or an email, keep in mind these considerations to determine which method is the best for your customers and business colleagues. Budget: When deciding between a traditional printed holiday card or…
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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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4 Cross-Cultural Tips for a Successful Office Halloween
Halloween reminds us of a cardinal rule in U.S. business – to avoid mixing work and pleasure. This is why during the holiday season, there is a need for a balance between productivity and company morale. Consider these celebratory tips to enjoy a culturally appropriate holiday with colleagues and customers.
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Unconscious Bias: Halloween Edition
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Avoid Cultural Appropriation on Halloween
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Sharon Schweitzer’s 2017 Holiday Tipping Guide & Checklist
Drafting your holiday tipping plan can be daunting, but fear not–this guide is thorough enough to help anyone navigate holiday tipping. There’s no hard and fast rule about how much or who to tip in the U.S.
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Martin Luther King Day: A Day On, Not Off
This year, find a creative way to serve, maybe with one of these ideas and organizations to further Dr. King’s legacy of civic engagement.
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Ask an Etiquette Expert: How to Regift Graciously
Regifting may be a practical option when done graciously, and with consideration for the recipient. When considering regifting this holiday season, follow these guidelines to make sure that you do so with discretion and thoughtfulness.