In which country should you tip ALL of these people? Grocery bagger Parking lot attendant Valet parking attendant Gas station attendant Garbage collector Taxi driver Delivery person Hairdresser Hotel bellman Airport porter a. USA b. Mexico c. Argentina d. Switzerland e. Australia Click here […] Continue reading… from Whom should you tip?
Since much of the world’s interaction has moved online for practical purposes, it’s not surprising that business communication application use has surged. Among others, Skype, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, and especially Zoom have all seen an exponential rise in downloads and usage over the last few weeks. The growth in teleconferencing and other types of […] Continue reading… from Don’t be late!
The handshake is a common worldwide greeting, but will we continue to shake hands after the quarantine ends? With most people using gloves and a mask, the germ transferring ritual of a handshake has disappeared despite the cultural significance. “The handshake wasn’t born out of courtesy or goodwill, but fear,” said Pamela Eyring, president of […] Continue reading… from Hand grasping no more
The Covid-19 pandemic has caused many firms and organizations to ‘go virtual’ for those whose jobs allow this. It has also created awkward situations for assignees and their sponsoring companies when borders are closed and “shelter in place” orders are given. Our current environment, combined with advanced communication technologies, will have an impact on jobs. […] Continue reading… from Virtual Assignments During the Pandemic
More than half of the world’s population is currently under directives to stay at home. Now, more than ever, traveling virtually can be an interesting, entertaining, and stress alleviating experience. Here’s a selection of virtual getaways, all in destinations covered by Living Abroad: Open Air Museum in La Pincoya (Chile) Live webcams at the Panama […] Continue reading… from Interested in a virtual trip?
I bet we’re all tired of the depressing news reports all day long. As the news is currently reported, it’s easy to feel that 90 percent of the world is a disaster and reporters are working to prove this. We usually don’t hear about the millions of successes, only the one failure a million times. Our mental […] Continue reading… from Gimme some good news
Parents of teenagers often have their hands full. Navigating social relationships, marking physical and hormonal changes, perhaps acclimating to secondary/high school, and generally growing into an adult being – all can require parental guidance even as the teen strives for independence. When a move abroad is added to the mix, both teens and parents can […] Continue reading… from On the road again – resources for teens
When visiting a Peruvian family, it is customary to bring a gift for the host. While some will bring liquor or chocolate, others choose to send flowers. What kind of flowers should be brought? A. Lilies B. Roses C. Carnations D. Tulips Click here for the answer! […] Continue reading… from Chocolate, liquor, flowers
Mobile devices now account for almost half of the globe’s Internet traffic, and their use for contactless payment is also on a dramatic rise. While a number of mass transportation systems around the world have had their own mobile apps for fare payment for a while, there are now systems that accept payment directly from […] Continue reading… from Tap and Ride
