by Train@GlobalProtocolAcademy.com | Dec 2, 2024 | Protocolumn Blog
A CELEBRATION OF UNITY The holiday season is approaching quickly! It’s a time to celebrate diverse traditions, express warm wishes, and honor the season’s spirit. But greeting individuals from different cultures and beliefs doesn’t need to be awkward or...
by Train@GlobalProtocolAcademy.com | Aug 1, 2023 | Protocolumn Blog
Has the casualness of our society created confusion as to the proper way to address dignitaries and/or individuals who hold high positions? Why should you know this? If you are doing or planning to do business internationally, adhering to a country-specific order of...
by Train@GlobalProtocolAcademy.com | Sep 11, 2020 | Protocolumn Blog
Guest Columnist: Mike Wynne The United State population is 325 million persons while the number of consumers in the rest of the world is almost 7 BILLION. Further, our nation’s annual economic growth was only about 1.2 percent this past year. So, why does that matter?...
by Train@GlobalProtocolAcademy.com | Oct 25, 2017 | Protocolumn Blog
When traveling abroad, there are international meeting protocol dos and taboos in every country-specific situation. One of the most common mistakes people who travel abroad for meetings make is the disregard for local body language, posture, facial expressions and...
by Train@GlobalProtocolAcademy.com | Aug 21, 2015 | Protocolumn Blog
The influx of people from different cultures into a company is a workplace concern around the world. For reasons of personal comfort, individuals tend to segregate themselves from people who speak a different language or are just different. Hence you have several...
by Train@GlobalProtocolAcademy.com | Jan 30, 2015 | Protocolumn Blog
The terms interpreter and translator are at times confused or used incorrectly. Understanding the difference is important. In some cases, you may need both. Interpreter: A person who translates orally for people of different languages. Translator: A person who turns...