by [email protected] | 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 [email protected] | 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 [email protected] | 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)...
by [email protected] | Apr 4, 2013 | Protocolumn Blog
Guest Columnist: Horst Kniesel As part of my job working for a prominent American bank, I was required to travel frequently to many countries in Western Europe, including England, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, France, Greece, Ireland, Belgium, Spain, and the...