Countries and cultures dress differently, speak other languages, have distinct etiquette practices, and other features that set them apart from one another. No surprise here. When my husband and I travel to Europe, Germany specifically, there’s a practice when dining that I think would unnerve most Americans. It certainly caught me off guard the firstContinue reading “Close Encounters”
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Moving Too Fast
My husband and I were dining out recently and encountered a hasty, impatient waiter. The kind that gives you the impression that he thinks he’s all that and a bag of chips. Doesn’t write anything down, can barely stand still long enough to listen to what you want to order, and wouldn’t bother to answerContinue reading “Moving Too Fast”
All About The Table
Everybody’s in a rush. We grab coffee on our way to work, eat lunch at our desks, and I know many of us stand in the kitchen and have dinner while reading emails, reviewing BEOs, or catching up on our social media. We pride ourselves on having jam-packed schedules, brag about our chaotic travel itineraries,Continue reading “All About The Table”
Another Holiday?
Years ago I planned an annual event in January with a Tuesday through Thursday date pattern, which meant we set up on Sunday and Monday. As you can imagine, there were a couple of challenges with this. One of the biggest was labor. Sunday labor is paid at time and a half to convention centerContinue reading “Another Holiday?”
Typewriter Poetry
I was at an industry event, one of the largest events for planners and suppliers that I’m aware of. I think I’ve mentioned it before. I go every year. I get so much out of this event; education, news, updates, and insights into what’s trending and where the industry seems to be going. I getContinue reading “Typewriter Poetry”