“Cold northerners” go about their business with a warm heart and a friendly smileAND A FRIENDLY SMILE
Today we delve into the world of Nordic business etiquette. Get ready for a journey full of surprises and maybe even a Viking. But don't worry, the Vikings have long since traded in their axes and helmets for suits and ties. So let's do it! The Nordic countries -...
A different kind of Easter
At Easter, families come together to celebrate the Feast of Spring and the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Often, they practice all sorts of bizarre customs during these celebrations. Cheese race in England For example, in England, there is an annual cheese hunt....
20 tricks that won´t put you out of a job
Zoom meeting again? Don't resist, relax, everyone already knows you live in the loft overlooking the park. Don't post Monday's news on IG. Do you have time on Monday morning to Instagram? I guess you're kind of slacking then, or...? Eat breakfast at home. Crunching...
Will you try being tolerant of rituals?
Maybe you’re asking yourself why you should adhere to this or that prescribed ritual – you don’t see the point and feel unnecessary constrained by these rituals. So, what about looking at the historical context of some of these rituals and at why they actually became...
A Game for the Whole Family
“A modern guide to society and social life in the form of a game, in style and without faux pas” Do you want to impress the girl next door, be successful at work, shine in society, or even just enjoy life in style? Play Social Quiz – the instructions can be found...
Social Quiz
Twenty questions in which you’ll find, among other things, the answers to how to act if someone burps or passes gas in your presence, how to indicate to guests that the evening has come to an end and they should take their leave, what to do with a napkin when you...
Wedding Etiquette
Let me once again offer you a short quiz to check your knowledge of social etiquette. This time, it’s focused on a current summer theme, that is, unarguably, weddings. Test your knowledge, there is always at least one correct answer. What is the name of the...
How to manage mourning ceremonies and funerals
When someone we know dies, most of us immediately want to offer our help, support, and encouragement to the bereaved. But you may not be entirely sure what to say and do in such a situation, which is perfectly understandable. To help get you through these painful...
Organize Your Own Party
A party where everyone is in agreement is a lost evening. (Albert Einstein) Do you want to organize a celebration, but don't have the funds for a gala dinner right now, or do you just not want to spend a lot of time on it? Then, for example, a little cocktail party...
“Household Pets Bill of Rights” or Pet Care Etiquette …
Choosing a dog is maybe the only opportunity in life to choose a relative. (Mordecai Siegal) Did you know that a recent study in the US revealed that more than half of pet owners surveyed said that if they got stuck on a desert island, they would rather have...