by Train@GlobalProtocolAcademy.com | May 6, 2014 | Protocolumn Blog
Food taboos and sensitivities vary around the world and should be respected. If a person realizes after the fact that he or she has eaten a taboo food (e.g., soup with bacon bits or beef stock), they may become depressed with guilt or feel physically ill. While it is...
by Train@GlobalProtocolAcademy.com | Nov 12, 2013 | Protocolumn Blog
To ensure that a visit from a client or associate from another country is a smooth and productive exchange, gather and document as much information as possible by preparing a per-meeting briefing containing important visitor information, and a post-meeting debriefing...
by Train@GlobalProtocolAcademy.com | Oct 2, 2013 | Protocolumn Blog
Guest Columnist: Peter Faur In the international business class I took as part of my MBA, the instructor gave the following advice: “If you’re ever doing business abroad, and you’re having dinner with clients or customers, eat at least a bit of whatever they put in...
by Train@GlobalProtocolAcademy.com | Aug 14, 2013 | Protocolumn Blog
A flag is a symbol of people—whether a nation, a city, or a corporation. A national flag is often displayed along with other flags at meetings, banquets, and other corporate (or international) events. It sends a strong message that you value and respect your guests...
by Train@GlobalProtocolAcademy.com | Jun 8, 2013 | Protocolumn Blog
Guest Columnist: Doug Bruhnke Do you know business people who don’t have a strong sensibility about cultural differences, and the impact they have on business dealings? If you do, they are probably the “I’ll-do-it-my-way ugly Americans” (or whatever their nationality)...
