Celebrating 5 Global Cultures for National Hot Tea Month 2023
To celebrate National Hot Tea Month, we explore five global regions where tea is a fundamental part of culture.
Exploring 5 Global Cultures for National Hot Tea Month
Photo by cottonbro from Pexels Do you know what the most consumed liquid in the world is after water? And hint: It’s not beer! Tea is made from the leaves of Camellia sinensis and is the second most consumed drink on the planet. So, in honor of National Hot Tea Month, we are exploring five global [...]
Diwali: The Festival of Lights
Diwali Celebration by Natalie Carroll on flikr This year the world gets to admire Diwali, India’s most important celebration, on November 7th. Regardless of the different faiths practiced in India, Hindus, Jains, Buddhist and Sikhs, this holiday is celebrated by most in the country because the festival represents the triumph of [...]
One Grain At A Time: Celebrating National Rice Month
September is National Rice Month celebrating the harvest of rice, a staple consumed by nearly half of the world’s population. Rice consumption is especially strong in Asian and African countries, however is also common in the Americas. Rice has important social, religious, and cultural significance around the world. If you’re traveling abroad during National Rice [...]
3 Cross-Cultural Tips for Doing Business in Incredible India
Whether your business discussions are in Delhi or you’re planning to manufacture in Mumbai, bear in mind these three essential cross-cultural tips for doing business in India.
International Etiquette: Global Tipping in India
In our last blog post, we explored international etiquette and the trends in global tipping. A survey conducted by MasterCard Worldwide explored the tipping practices in 14 Asian countries. As global tipping practices continue to evolve, it’s especially interesting to note customs on the subcontinent of India. On her 2012 trip to southern India, my [...]