Light up your Seattle rainy days
One way of dealing with winter blues in Seattle is using a full-spectrum light with at least 10,000 lux.
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How To Master English Prepositions By Yourself
If you are an English learner wanting to master prepositions on your own, here are some techniques, whether you are an audio, visual, or kinesthetic learner.
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How To Speak English Clearly Over The Phone (Part 2)
Welcome to Part 2 of the topic How to speak English clearly over the phone! Last time, I covered enunciation as an effective way to be heard clearly on the telephone. …
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How To Speak English Clearly Over The Phone (Part 1)
Recently, a client wanted to work on speaking English clearly over the phone because her job is in customer service. The majority of her work now is answering questions over the …
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How To Create A Welcoming Workplace For All Cultures Online
A week ago, I presented at the BizDiversity 2020 Conference on the topic of creating a welcoming workplace for all cultures. The audience appreciated the tips, for they were either Human …
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How To Make Suggestions To Your Company
Have you ever thought of an idea that would help your employer? An idea that could improve the lives of employees or help the company prosper? Maybe in the culture you …
Tips For Interviewing International Candidates
If you are recruiting international employees for your company, sometimes you may run into cultural behavior that is unfamiliar to you. For example, why is their handshake not firm? Why don’t …
How To Improve Communication With International Colleagues
Here are some ways to enhance your communication with international co-workers.
Tips For Spouses Of International Employees
A number of my clients are spouses of international employees who moved to the U.S. because their wife or husband has a new job here. These spouses have a successful career …
What Are Appropriate Gifts In This Culture?
Gift giving is different from culture to culture. Remember the journalist Lisa Ling? She told Oprah about receiving money instead of toys for special days when she was a child. After …