Remembering names (and behaving properly if you forget)
Everyone has problems remember names, at least now and then (and sometimes more often). What’s the best way to handle this embarrassment? First, try to recall and share something – anything – you do remember about the person, such as, “I know we met last month at the [...]
Show Consideration and Respect
Consideration and respect are the qualities you need most for successful international travel. You can’t show others respect and consideration without first learning about them and their culture.
Doing your homework before you visit a country is just part of the task; once you’re in the country, you must keep learning. You can [...]
This week’s blog will focus on 10 business etiquette tips. Put these tips into action and they’ll get you where you want to go faster than a speeding Porsche.
If someone doesn’t want to do business with you because he or she doesn’t like your attitude or your habits, you’ll never be told that’s the [...]
Enhance your international perspective by following these hints and tips:
A world-class competitor is aware and at ease in any arena.
In the U.S. business arena, it doesn’t matter who offers a hand first. The person who extends a hand first has an advantage. That person is establishing control, taking the initiative, and being direct…all pluses in [...]
Traditionally, the best man gives the first toast to the wedding couple after the receiving line and the introduction of the wedding party and before the meal commences. The best man should stand but the bride and groom and the rest of the guests should be seated for this toast. Be sure every guest has [...]
There are rules we need to know and practice about etiquette to let people know that we are being respectful. This blog will cover the accepted etiquette of doors to buildings.
Revolving Doors
Who goes first: A parent leads the way for a child, pushing gently and exiting first to help the child exit. Boys and men [...]
Your success in getting along with others in your workplace has a major influence on your career success. You can have excellent job skills and good productivity, but if you don’t fit in with the people you work with and your colleagues find you difficult, you’ll have a much tougher time winning promotions and advancing [...]
To Asians, dining in your city’s best restaurants can’t compare to eating a meal served in your home. Visitors always enjoy seeing how you live, how you decorate your home, what music and art you enjoy, and – especially – meeting your family. An invitation to your home is a gesture your guests won’t soon [...]
Business cards provide clients or potential clients with all the information they need to contact you. Cards should list the pertinent information neatly and concisely. Remember, a card is a communication tool, not an advertisement. Including a list of services or products reduces the card’s formality. Information should include your name and title, company [...]
Living according to the principle of respect for persons is difficult. And yet we can do it, thanks in part to our ability to identify with others and – at least to a certain extent – to feel what the feel. This ability it empathy.
EMPATHY SHINES ITS LIGHT ON OUR DEEPEST NEEDS, NEVER ALLOWING US [...]
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