A CEO who had just come to the U.S. made a comment, “Everything is big in the U.S.” I nodded, “American’s physiques, houses and the amount of food they consume are all big.” He looked away, and added, “Well, those are big for sure, but I mean, some Americans tell barefaced humongous lies, don’t you … More Tell a lie, you’ll be a thief (a Japanese proverb)
During the lunch hour of one of the training programs that I delivered for a group of Japanese managers, an HR manager, who was also a Japanese, approached me. I asked, “Is there anything you’d like me to cover during the program?” “No. But, can you educate American employees?” “Of course. What’s on your mind?” … More Things that tick us off
My daughter must have run up the hill to the house, because her cheeks were red and she punched each word between breaths, “Please … don’t … have … plastic surgery!” “Do … do I need it?” I muttered to the empty space where she already had left. Several years ago, I trained a female … More Facial Beauty
I’m fortunate to have friends to play tennis with. During water breaks, we discuss where to have lunch. Choosing a restaurant sometimes poses a challenge. Since we started our tennis-and-lunch routine a year ago, we have learned each other’s favorites, dislikes, allergies, and attitudes towards food. One of the Americans likes chicken and vegetable dishes … More Awakened at a Thai restaurant