The handshake is a common worldwide greeting, but will we continue to shake hands after the quarantine ends? With most people using gloves and a mask, the germ transferring ritual of a handshake has disappeared despite the cultural significance. “The handshake wasn’t born out of courtesy or goodwill, but fear,” said Pamela Eyring, president of […] Continue reading… from Hand grasping no more
I bet we’re all tired of the depressing news reports all day long. As the news is currently reported, it’s easy to feel that 90 percent of the world is a disaster and reporters are working to prove this. We usually don’t hear about the millions of successes, only the one failure a million times. Our mental […] Continue reading… from Gimme some good news
When visiting a Peruvian family, it is customary to bring a gift for the host. While some will bring liquor or chocolate, others choose to send flowers. What kind of flowers should be brought? A. Lilies B. Roses C. Carnations D. Tulips Click here for the answer! […] Continue reading… from Chocolate, liquor, flowers
March 8 is International Women’s Day and the theme for 2020 is equality for all. In over 25 countries, it is a public holiday and others is it largely ignored. It can be a day of protest or a day that celebrates womanhood. It is a day to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women, and […] Continue reading… from Let’s support each other
Is yours one of many companies that is still hesitant to invest in cultural training? Do you question the potential return on investment for soft skills training? Do you believe your employees can develop these skills on the job? By then it may be too late to repair the damage or avoid a costly mistake. […] Continue reading… from Lead the way
In Portugal, exchanging gifts is not expected when doing business, but small social gifts are more common. When invited to a Portuguese home, bringing red carnations should be avoided as they are a symbol of ________. Revolution Bad faith Courage Illness Click here for the answer! […] Continue reading… from When in Portugal…
It’s the beginning of 2020 and time for another year of corporate travel, which is crucial for any business. Customer meetings still top the list as the reason for business travel, with average travel plans ranging from once or twice a month to once every two months. Business travel supports business goals, skills development, recruitment and initiatives […] Continue reading… from A new decade for business travel
If expats don’t travel back to their home countries, how do they make the best of the holiday season away from home? Their adopted countries’ holiday traditions may be very different from those back home. Many expats bring their own personal and cultural traditions with them, and even incorporate some new traditions from their host country. […] Continue reading… from How do expats celebrate the holidays?
Polish social life is centered in the home partly due to society being so family oriented. When invited to a Polish home, it is always customary to bring a gift. What is the most common gift to give when invited to a Polish home? Something from your home country Box of candy Wine or vodka […] Continue reading… from What gift should you bring?
