Tag: World Etiquette Coach
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Introducing Intercultural Competence
This 3-part blog series is a book review of Dr. Alex Matveev’s excellent book Intercultural Competence in Organizations. Alex and I met during SIETAR USA in 2017 where we were featured as published authors. We immediately felt a Central-Eastern European bond since he is Russian and I’m part Czech. I ordered his book Intercultural Competence…
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5 Tips on How to Survive being a Dockless Scooter Driver
Dockless scooters are the latest phenomena ~ in case you haven’t experienced them, electric scooters function through an app on your smartphone. Once downloaded, you enter your personal and credit card information, then you are able to unlock, ride and lock the e-scooter. The app charges by the minute and includes wireless connectivity and GPS…
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Quiz: What your friends want you to know about Presidents’ Day in the U.S
If you are living and working in the U.S.A., it’s important to know about our national holidays. When we visit other countries, it is always fascinating to learn about other cultures. In the U.S., Presidents’ Day was originally known as Washington Day and celebrated on February 22 to honor the birthday of the nation’s…
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7 Dining Etiquette Tips to Master a Business Meal
Proper dining technique is an important executive skill that demonstrates modern manners. These skills make a meal more enjoyable for everyone. For individuals seeking to make a good impression at a business meal, here are 7 tips to wow your boss, gain confidence, and slay the meal-time business meetings that cross your path. The Formal…
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How to Build a Cross-Cultural Career: 8 Tips from an Attorney Turned Coach
In 2018 I was selected to be a SXSW mentor for International Business. Once the potential mentees signed up for their sessions, I contacted them via the SXSocial App and LinkedIn to inquire about their questions since preparing in advance and bringing value were crucial. More than 50% of the mentees asked “How did you…
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4 Tips for Clean Out Your Inbox Week Don’t be a hoarder! Just get your Inbox in Order
From Google Calendar reminders to weekly newsletters from your favorite local eateries, to spam disguised as personal email, our inboxes can be overrun by unnecessary mail that can bury important or time-sensitive messages. If your inbox is flooded with superfluous spam or unwanted updates, you’re not alone: the average number of email sent and received…
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10 Traditional Taboos to Avoid During the Lunar New Year
The Chinese Lunar New Year also known as the “Spring festival” (chunjie (春节)) starts the first day of the first month of the Chinese Lunar Calendar. In 2019, the Year of the Pig, the New Year begins on February 5th and is celebrated for a full 15 days. Just as in many cultures in Asia…
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Walk a Day in my Shoes: World Hijab Day
This February 1st will count as the seventh annual celebration of World Hijab Day. Ms. Nazma Khan, the founder of this movement has encouraged women worldwide to experience observing Hijab for a day. It is an all inclusive celebration for non-Muslims and non-hijab Muslims to “walk a day in their shoes,” instead of judging and…
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4 Ways to Honor Martin Luther King
In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., January 21st is a significant day for U.S. Americans. This is due to its struggle toward civil rights and vision of a country free from discrimination and oppression. Dr. King’s courageous stance against systemic racism made him one of the most well-known leaders during the Civil Rights…
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4 Cultural Tips for National Religious Freedom Day
Wednesday, January 16th marks the 233rd anniversary of the legal formalization of religious freedom in the United States of America. National Religious Freedom Day celebrates and honors an essential freedom in U.S. society. This day is strongly promoted in schools and universities to teach students, parents, and professors about the liberty to express and…