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Japanese women and banks
The Wall Street Journal has an article today suggesting Nomura is failing when it comes to females. Specifically, the Journal says Nomura is guilty of the following faux pas: 1) Separating men and...
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"Learn local laws before travelling to Dubai"
The Foreign Office has advised Britons to make themselves aware of local laws before they make trips to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). According to the department's latest British Behaviour Abroad...
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Immigrants to UK to be tested on Etiquette of Queuing
Immigrants hoping to settle in Britain will be quizzed on queuing etiquette under Government plans. The revered practice of forming a line will be part of the citizenship test migrants must pass to...
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International Business Etiquette App for iPhone
Kwintessential have today launched their first App for the iPhone. The 'International Business Etiquette' App features information for business travellers on topics such as language, culture,...
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Indians told to brush up on Etiquette
India has compiled a list of do's and don'ts for its citizens at this year's Commonwealth Games to help showcase New Delhi's charms. "We want to tell them don't urinate in public, don't spit, keep...
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Unusual Overseas Etiquette
If you kiss in public, forget to flush the toilet or wear a mask you may be surprised to find yourself in hot water in some countries. Here are 15 lesser-known acts that may breach the etiquette rules...
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London given Etiquette Guide ahead of 2012
Avoid saying "thank you" to a Chinese compliment, and don't ask a Brazilian personal questions. Those are among the tips in a new etiquette guide designed to help create a warm welcome for visitors...
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The Bear-necessities of life
Don’t ever sleep in a bear’s bed: not baby bear’s, not mummy bear’s and definitely not daddy bear’s. That is what Goldilocks has taught us. And never steal their porridge. But it seems that bears are...
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Kwintessential in Top 10 Business Apps
The Apple App Store has a huge range of apps for its users to enjoy ranging from entertainment apps such as games, to the more business and money orientated apps to help today’s business world. There...
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Germans Want to Ban Kissing at Work
The German Knigge Society (or as it translates the German Etiquette Society) has announced that it feels it appropriate for kissing in the work environment to be banned. According to the society the...
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Happy National Kiss Day: Kissing Customs around the World
Kissing is more common amongst people nowadays than ever before, with people celebrating images like the below being shown and celebrated all over the world. Kissing is now one of the most common forms...
View ArticleChinese Etiquette School based on British Manners
After decades of spitting, burping and littering, China seems to be ready for an Etiquette Revolution! And how are they overthrowing these bad manners? With a touch of good ole fashioned British...
View ArticleBill Gates, South Korea's President and a Handshake: How to avoid a Cultural...
Bill Gates has been all over the news for a major cultural faux pas. The media hype illustrates the need for people visiting a foreign country to learn about the target culture. Understanding...
View ArticleELIA ND Munich 2013: Doing Business in Germany
I am currently in Germany taking part in the European Language Industry Association (ELIA) Networking Days conference which takes part twice a year. As members we really like ELIA, its members and what...
View ArticleBusiness in Ghana: “There’s no food for a lazy man”
“There’s no food for a lazy man”; a common saying displayed all over Accra, and one heard too. In Ghana there are many proverbs to illustrate the values of Ghanaian people, and this one just stood out...
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Based on my experiences of organising business meetings in Ghana, of which I wrote about in yesterday's blog post, I am going to elaborate on business etiquette in general, with the hope to give a few...
View ArticleRamadan: The Business of Fasting
Did you know Ramadan starts next Tuesday, the 9th July 2013 [June 29th 2014]? Well it might do; all depends on the moon. Nevertheless millions of working men and women from Morocco to Saudi Arabia to...
View ArticleBusiness Etiquette Apps: The Top Ten
Do you travel abroad for work? Want to make sure you're holding your fork correctly, saying the right things and giving a good impression? Then check out these ten apps for international etiquette.
View ArticleItalian Hotel Owner Creates Etiquette 101 for Rude Russian Tourists
Russians have a reputation for being loud and rowdy tourists when they travel abroad. However, this might soon be a thing of the past as an Italian hotel owner has created an etiquette guide for...
View ArticleEtiquette and Doing Business Abroad
Would you drink fermented mare’s milk with your new potential Mongolian business partners to seal a deal? Or would you politely decline? The answer may come down to the strength of your stomach or your...
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