Hope Reins Eternal

As the year comes to a close, as the Holidays come and go, I am reminded of family. The holidays are all about family, a time to celebrate and observe traditions, treats and time. This holiday season I am reminded of my family and especially one family member in particular, my sister, Elvira, who went …

Presentations – American Style

Believe it or not, there is no such thing as a bad presenter, okay, some of you may argue with me on this point, because you have had your fair share of bad presenters, but contrary to popular belief, the world is not split into good presenters and bad presenters, there is only those who …

The American Consumer

When it comes to understanding sales and consumerism across borders, one must first understand their own culture’s attitudes towards buying and consuming products and services. This month, we will delve into understanding the various mindsets or characteristics that motivate the American consumer into making purchases. The active American — The “Just Do It” mentality, American’s …

Harmonious Interactions and Relationship Building
An American and Chinese Comparison

In the US where individualism is valued, people are expected to take the initiative in advancing their personal interests and well being, and to be direct and assertive in interacting with others. The Chinese people are completely different. Personal relations are predicated on the assumption that intra-group harmony should be preserved at all costs. The …