Americans visiting Australia may notice many of the same customs. Most shops do business from nine to five and most business people are friendly, knowledgeable and courteous. Unlike America most tourism takes place from December through February in Australia so you may want to plan your trip between March and November. Christmas and Easter are ...
One morning, I was out with some friend getting breakfast. Honestly, I was not eating because I was praying and fasting at the time. I find it helpful to focus when I do that. On this instance, we had quite and eclectic group having breakfast together. An older gentleman (an employee of mine) and I ...
Europeans have mannerisms similar to Americans, but the differences should be heeded, especially in business. Here are 10 tips to ensure your business transactions with Europeans will be well-received. 1) Have a firm handshake: the first impression of a handshake leaves an indelible impression in the eyes of a client. Make sure you have a ...
Appointments are a necessity for business or personal visits when in France. Punctuality is always a good trait but don’t fret if you’re a few minutes late while in this country. August is the worst time to schedule appointments since most everyone in France is on vacation during the month. Christmas and Easter times are ...
In honor of National Etiquette Week, I am highlighting hot spots in New York that offer workshops about manners and proper social behavior. National Etiquette Week is an annual event, beginning the second Monday in May, that was established by Sandra Morisset in 1997. Ms. Morisset is also the director of Protocol Training Services, a ...
Whether you are doing to Korea on a short-term business trip or plan on working there, knowing the business etiquette of the culture will greatly help in your experience. After living and teaching in South Korea for a few months, here are some tips of etiquette in the workplace that I think are vital for ...
Celebrity personal assistants are the right-hand men and women to moguls, musicians, athletes and corporate raiders. Learn how to coordinate and support the lifestyle of the rich and famous as the ultimate A-list administrative specialist. Expect great pay, tons of stress and long work hours. A good personal assistant is part business manager, chauffer, event ...
In South Africa business people sometimes shy away from dealings with others they’ve never met. Making arrangements to be introduced by a mutual business associate is your best way in to the South African business world. Be prepared to outline the exact nature of your business, qualifications of yourself and your company, and list any ...
Americans doing business in France: It’s a growing phenomenon that couldn’t be more timely. After all, France is the world’s fifth largest economy, centrally located within the European Union. BuyUSA.gov and Showcase Europe both say there is strong competition for market share in all French industrial and service sectors. That said, some French business etiquette ...
The German economy is the fifth largest in the world. Germany also is a founding member of the European Union (EU); it exerts a great influence over its fellow EU nations. Therefore, it is essential to understand German culture when doing business in Europe. When trying to learn German business etiquette, remember that most German ...
