This year I’m often asked about Body Language Across Cultures When You Can’t Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands. Now, I’d love to discuss it with you. Understanding nonverbal communications around the world is critical – particularly behind masks during a pandemic. From variations in eye contact among ethnicities, religions, and genders in China, the UAE […]
By Terri Morrison© Copyright 2014, All Rights Reserved What constitutes a lie? Per the dictionary, it’s, “An untrue statement made with intent to deceive.” But, if you lie to spare someone’s feelings (“Does this dress make me look fat?” “Of course not, you’re gorgeous!”) is it still wrong? Probably not in that case, but it […]
In 2015, the ABA will publish Kiss, Bow or Shake Hands®: Courtrooms and Corporate Counsels. The original Kiss, Bow or Shake Hands® is a Library Journal “Best Business Books” winner, with over 300,000 copies sold. We are asking legal professionals for help with the research for this new ABA book! Please email your responses to […]
By Terri Morrison © Copyright 2023, All Rights Reserved Gift giving is a revered tradition in many parts of the world. But there is an art to obtaining the right item, in the correct color, properly wrapped and perfectly presented. Just as an appropriate gift can seal a personal or professional relationship, an improper one […]
Although Keita Kadowki, director of sales and marketing at the New Otani Hotels, was exactly on time for his appointment in New York City, he was still concerned. “In Japan, you must be at leastfive minutes early for an appointment,” he explained, “or you appear ill-mannered.” Being early ensures that everyone will be comfortable and […]
