Apr 13 2012 in customs, etiquette, Etiquette, Customs and Travel Abroad, Latest News by admin
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 of affection worldwide and dates all the way back to 1500 BC. Despite this, kissing is still quite a controversial matter […]
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Apr 13 2012 in customs, etiquette, Etiquette, Customs and Travel Abroad, Latest News by admin
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 of affection worldwide and dates all the way back to 1500 BC. Despite this, kissing is still quite a controversial matter […]
Nov 3 2011 in etiquette, Etiquette, Customs and Travel Abroad, india, Latest News by admin
India as a country has 28 states, 7 union territories, 16 official languages and many different dialects. This can make it difficult to make general comments on the differences in culture and business when there are many differences in the country itself. However, there are a few factors that are kept the same throughout India […]
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Oct 28 2011 in business, culture, etiquette, Etiquette, Customs and Travel Abroad, Latest News, russia, russian by admin
Russia, like many other countries, has its differences in terms of culture and how to do business. So if you are going to do business in Russia it is important to learn and understand these differences so your trip goes smoothly. Russia is undergoing some radical changes at the moment due to the removal of […]
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Aug 24 2011 in etiquette, Etiquette, Customs and Travel Abroad, german, germany, Latest News by admin
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 Germans find kissing in public highly offensive and therefore kissing in the office is extremely inappropriate. The chairman of the group said […]
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Aug 15 2011 in culture, etiquette, Etiquette, Customs and Travel Abroad, Latest News, travel by admin
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 are currently 30,000 apps in the App Store for the iPhone user to choose from. Apple offers its business […]
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Oct 28 2010 in etiquette, Etiquette, Customs and Travel Abroad, Latest News, russia by admin
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 more sensitive then their big gruff exterior suggests; all they really want is a bit of appreciation. As local officials […]
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Aug 17 2010 in 2012, culture, etiquette, Etiquette, Customs and Travel Abroad, Latest News, london by admin
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 ahead of the 2012 London Olympics.
The list was compiled by VisitBritain, the national tourism agency, and is geared to help everyone from […]
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Jun 11 2010 in etiquette, Etiquette, Customs and Travel Abroad, foreign, global, Latest News by admin
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 of some of the most popular tourist detinations around the world.
1) St. Louis, Missouri, US
Propriety is important in […]
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