Happy Year of the Rat! Welcome to the Year of the Rat. Chinese New Year is all about passing on good luck for the coming year. This is why Feng Shui is vital to their culture: it’s all about enhancing harmony and balance. The last thing you want to do is give a gift that…
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If you don’t know where you’re going, any road will lead you there. —Lewis Carroll Orange may be the new black, but India is saffron, indigo, marigold and emerald all rolled into one. The colors hit your senses at every turn, as does the sheer size of the crowds in the cities. India’s population…
Doing Business in the United Kingdom: Cross-Cultural Etiquette
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- International Protocol, Travel
- Mar 1, 2014
Internationally speaking, it pays to think globally and act locally. When traveling abroad, it’s important to learn about the people and culture you are doing business with, so as not to be misunderstood or appear rude. Here are some tips for businesspeople and other visitors traveling in the UK: UK Facts The United Kingdom…
Japanese Protocol
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- International Protocol, Travel
- Jun 30, 2013
Japan was closed to the West for many years before the middle of the nineteenth century, and it remains a uniquely individual culture. Travelers for both business and pleasure should learn a few points of protocol before visiting Japan, as this will add greatly to the success of a trip. Here are some important…
Confucius Says: It’s All About the Guanxi! Business Etiquette in China
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- International Protocol, Travel
- Jan 3, 2011
When conducting business in China, there are many protocols to be followed. Jenny Li, author of Passport China, writes that success in international business is about people, traditions, and relationships. Cultural Savvy president Joyce Miller adds, “Throughout much of Chinese history, the fundamental glue that has held the society together is the concept of…
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