Category Archives: international protocol
New Dress Code for the Vatican
Vatican tourists told to cover up or face ban over skimpy clothes By Travelmail Reporter Last updated at 4:28 PM on 30th July 2010 Comments (9) Add to My Stories The Vatican has imposed a crack-down on tourists’ clothing and … Continue reading
Etiquette Lessons to Taxi and Rickshaw Drivers in Maharashtra, India
Training in basic etiquette will do us all good,” said Mahim-based taxi driver Mohammad Ziaulla (43). Continue reading
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Global Etiquette For Business Travelers – Forbes
…a great tip sheet for professionals who are looking for ways to do business correctly overseas… Continue reading
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What about President Obama Bowing to the Japanese Emperor?
I have heard many pundits talk about the bow that President Obama made when he met Emperor Akihito and that it was too low and not reciprocated by the Emperor. I have seen the photo of the greeting and it … Continue reading
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You’re invited: Dining Skills for the Savvy Professional (DC metro)
NEVER lose another deal – blow another job interview – or miss out on another high-level opportunity – because of a totally preventable dining etiquette disaster! Continue reading
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Manners reborn: why a new generation prefers etiquette to ecstasy …
…according to a new survey, a startling proportion of young people are confounding Churchill’s wisdom and wholeheartedly celebrating traditional conservative values. They believe in the importance of manners, espouse the joys of the family unit, and, most surprising of all, more than three quarters believe that the country has changed for the worse. Continue reading
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Protocol Training Seminar Oct. 1&2
If you work in a protocol office or if you plan international meetings, you will benefit from Managing Protocol Issues, our 2-day seminar which will be offered in Bethesda, Maryland on October 1-2 at the Doubletree Hotel and Meeting Center. … Continue reading
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Spa Etiquette in Japan
Private, open-air spa at the Hakone Suishoen hotel. (Takehiko Kambayashi) Japan: Cultural shifts in spa etiquette By Takehiko Kambayashi | Christian Science Monitor Correspondent 08.28.09 HAKONE, JAPAN – Dipping in a hot spring is a Japanese obsession. In summer, many … Continue reading
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When Queen Elizabeth II Comes To Your Town…
Etiquette experts give advice on royal treatment; abrazos discouraged By Loydean Thomas – Express-News Originally published on May 17, 1991.What do you do when the queen of England comes to call? The thing to do is be yourself but don’t … Continue reading
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Tagged civility, etiquette, etiquette training, gestures, greetings, Hosting International Visitors, international etiquette, Queen Elizabeth, Royalty
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Australian Table Manners – Oh My!
Australians are unspeakable eaters according to etiquette expert Gill Harbord Article from: Sunday Herald Sun By: Catherine Lambert August 30, 2009 12:00am TOO many Australians are using forks as spades and knives as forks, according to etiquette expert Gill Harbord. … Continue reading
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