In a previous post, I wrote about how I like to take small gifts, especially chocolate, to my hosts when I go on long-distance trips. Everybody likes chocolate, right?
A few years ago, I was on business in Malaysia. Before I went, I read up a little on the country. I learned that the country has […]
When I was growing up in suburban Philadelphia many years ago (I’m not going to say how many years ago), when the 5 o’clock whistle at the local fire department blew, it was time to go home and get ready for dinner. For some folks, dinner at 5:30 or 6:00 pm is what they do […]
When I go on a long-haul trip, I like to bring something along for the people I am visiting. Chocolate is the gift I rely on most, since most people enjoy it. A big bar or a small box of excellent European chocolate given to the admin who made your hotel reservation is a nice […]
There are a number of different philosophies about which is the best (economy) seat on a plane. A lot of frequent flyers seem to prefer aisle seats. Personally, I prefer window seats in order to hunker down and not be disturbed by others needing a bio break. I also enjoy looking out of the windows […]
It’s another Monday, and another in our series of amusing gaffes in international business. This one is from a friend with the very Hungarian last name of Olah, who is trying to check into a hotel in Buenos Aires.
I went to the front desk and they asked (in English) for the name the reservation was […]
Now this is the travel product I’ve been waiting for. The perfect holiday gift for family, friends and colleagues who plan on boarding a plane any time next year:
The designer-made (Joop!) clear, re-useable, re-sealable plastic bag.
Something a cut above the regular Glad Bags we all have been using. I haven’t seen it yet in […]
I have always told people that Munich is a great place to live, but why believe me, now it is official: Monocle Magazine has determined that Munich offers the highest quality of life of all cities in the world.
Tyler Brulé of Monacle acknowledges that the survey is part scientific and part subjective, but they certainly […]
I recently registered with LinkedIn, after receiving the proverbial invitation I couldn’t refuse from a client. Ok, I could have refused it, but I didn’t because I’ve received a few from him and from other clients or would-be clients over the past year, and it seems like a good idea. I’ve also received invites from […]
I suspect everyone who reads this blog has at least heard of this book, but Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands is definitely one of the most well-read books on doing international business around. Unfortunately, I have to admit that I’ve never read it. I have however, been at a seminar where one of the authors, […]
Security at airports is one of my pet peeves.
Today in Frankfurt: you have to pity the folks who forgot their max 100 ml containers in a clear, resealable bag. One traveller from Eastern Europe was carrying too much perfume. (When that stuff gets confiscated, do you really think they throw it out at night?) Another […]
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