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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Cut Throat Garage Sales
I grew up in small town USA. The garage sale was a weekend staple. My family had a garage sale every once in a while. We would also go to garage sales – all the time. My mom, sisters, and grandma used to grab the Friday and Saturday papers and map out a route forContinue reading “Cut Throat Garage Sales”
Polo Anyone?
My husband was recently invited to a polo match at a high-society club in a nearby Stepford community. While he enjoyed his pseudo-work gathering, I watched a popular movie from 1990 with a famous brunette who buys new clothes, has a carpet picnic in the penthouse, and sings a song by Prince in the bathtub.Continue reading “Polo Anyone?”
Put Your Mask on First
We have all heard this spiel when flying, when the oxygen mask falls from the overhead compartment, put your mask on before helping someone else. It is going to be easier to focus on helping others if you are securely buttoned up with your own mask first. Although, if there is a reason for youContinue reading “Put Your Mask on First”
Listen Loudly
As a leader, do you talk loudly or listen loudly? Which do you think is the preferred method of gathering information and earning more respect from your team? There’s a clear stand-out option for those desiring to be a better leader. Correct, listening loudly. Any schmo can talk loudly. I have met plenty of peopleContinue reading “Listen Loudly”