Business etiquette

Etiquette is a hot topic in both of our countries. We both try to be as polite, kind, and as courteous as possible. In reality, most of the things Americans do cross French people as odd or estranged. In both countries, it is considered common courtesy to

are endless, including: text, email, social media, phone calls, letters, fax, radio, podcast, and live via virtual video. Each one of these modes of communication opens a window of opportunity for a person to demonstrate rude behavior or improper etiquette. Have you ever been to dinner with a friend to “catch up” and found yourself staring at them as they stare into their cell phone? In this instance, it is believed that the person simply does not know they are being rude. Their rudeness is caused

Marriage is also like insurance. There is an actually marriage market in Shanghai. This is where parents shop for a spouse for their child. The parents will place on a board the child’s “credentials” since as degrees, skills, height, and also a picture. So other parents would literally shop around like one would shop for a new dress or suit. Another interesting thing is that divorce really isn’t an option. And even if a couple gets divorce it’s like an unspoken rule that they have at least one child

Chapter I and II from Chinese Business Etiquette: A guide to protocol, manners, and culture in the people republic of China by Scott D. Seligman is a book explaining different situations that gives an insight about that complexities faced by the Westerners doing business and travelling to China. “Good manners is generally just good common sense anyways.” (Seligman 1998) This was written in his introduction where in he stated that situations, attitudes and practices are timeless. This being said,

The houses are decorated, the sales are on and the holidays are about to kickstart. The festive mood has clearly set in. Celebrations at home, parties in your social circle and some small getaways must be making a comeback on your calendar. So as you plan for all these good times ahead, why not also plan in advance for your child’s look? The markets are already full with the season’s best festive party wear. Here are some traditional wear for kids. Here are a few suggestions to make your shopping

Irving Roosevelt Oswald Nicholas Youngston awoke at 6:13 on the morning of June 21st thinking that there could not have be a more beautiful day to die in the history of the world. Indeed, he wondered how anyone on earth would want to be alive after a day such as this. He got out of bed, put on his clothes, brushed his sparkling white teeth with minty toothpaste, brushed his thick, black hair with a comb missing a few teeth, and set off happily along his way, waiting for death to arrive and take

The petit Togolese woman towers over me as I recline in the chair. Her hands hastily swivel down the hair. She has been plaiting my hair since the morning. The style I requested, large bulky waist length braids, is time consuming. The braids rest heavy on my shoulders now. To keep us entertained, she keeps the television on. Program after program cycle each other. I slip in and out of sleep to catch the first few minutes of each segment and to check on the progress of my hair. The television advertises

Manners Matter People living in this era must have had an experience of people bumping into each other, and just walking away without apologizing. Some of them are in an urgent situation and we can tolerate that there is no time to be polite but most of them, whatever they are doing, are not in a hurry. People are usually able to judge whether the rude person was in a crucial situation. It’s true that it gets really frustrating to see the impolite person walk away like nothing happened when my feelings

When all of the children enter the room, they are automatically greeted with the song, "The Ants Are Marching". This will get them excited for another day at school. After the song, any announcements that need to be made will be said and children will then be dismissed to free play at the center of their choosing. This free play time at any center will give the children time to socialize and talk about any exciting news they have with their friends so that they will be quieter through the lessons

LOVE IS NOT RUDE What does 1 Corinthians 13:5 say about this? Love is not rude (unmannerly) and does not act unbecomingly. Amplified Bible Love is not rude. ESV, GOD'S WORD Translation, ISV and New Living Translation Love does not act improperly. Holman Christian Standard Bible Love doth not behave itself unseemly. King James Bible Love doesn’t force itself on others. The Message Love does not act unbecomingly. NASB Love does not dishonor others. NIV So what exactly does the word