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Demeanor Demonstrates Etiquette
Last month, I witnessed a situation at a restaurant that stuck with me, not because the food was memorable, but…
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Our planet has etiquette, too!
Earth Day is an international event celebrated annually on April 22nd in more than 190 countries. While it began in…
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Etiquette is Respect and Respect is Etiquette
If etiquette is the outward expression of how we value others, then respect is the heart and power behind it.…
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Stress and Etiquette Don’t Mix
Stress is one of those words we often use casually, even proudly. We say, “I’m just stressed,” as if it’s…
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Celebrating Connection and Positivity
April 17th is National High Five Day, celebrated annually on the third Thursday in April. This fun and simple gesture…
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Let’s Use More Gratitude
This year, gratitude hit my innermost core. When I saw all the global challenges, such as wars, famine, political divides,…
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Smiling and Laughing is Etiquette
Do you know people who smile and laugh all the time? Don’t they encourage you to feel the same way?…
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Humanizing Job Titles: The Power of Using Names, Instead of Labels
Photo provided by Global Adjustments Over ten years ago, I visited India to launch a Global Indian program with my…
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Cultural Awareness is No Longer Optional
No matter where you live, cultural awareness is essential to succeed in a diverse world. The era of only interacting…
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Lunar New Year or Chinese New Year vs. Spring Festival
Many names call it, yet the celebration of the Lunar New Year in many Asian cultures remains the same. It…
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It’s Happy Chinese/Lunar New Year!
Today is the start of yet another annual two-week celebration for the Lunar/Chinese New Year Spring Festival… In 2025, it’s…
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Chinese New Year Etiquette
I love being Chinese and born in the year of the Ox. It allows me extra time to “get my…
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The Etiquette of Making Great Group Decisions
Last month, a long-time subscriber asked me how to resolve a situation at her office. A couple of staff members,…
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8 Tips on Airplane Etiquette
March begins peak season for traveling. Not only is it spring break for students, but conventions and meetings begin worldwide.…
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Celebrate World Teacher Day!
When I saw October 5th is World Teacher Day, I immediately entered the date in my calendar to remember from…
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