Living in Hong Kong and travelling in the region for the last 18 months has given me some great insights to Asian cultures and the variations that they have. Just as it is in Europe and throughout the Western world there are certain important nuances that differ. It’s complex and I’m still learning!! So let’s talk about fish, just for fun…
Isabella Caprario is sharing her advice to help organize you pantry! From baking ingredients to snacks and pasta, it’s easy to let your kitchen pantry get disorganized. Fortunately anyone can manage their pantry like a pro. Read on for some easy ways you can keep your pantry space nice and tidy.
As the wedding season is slowly starting up again after Covid, many of us will once again be attending weddings over the course of the summer, even if they are smaller than normal. Sometimes the rules and expectations of gift giving are not clear cut and we can be left wondering what are some of the do's and don'ts.
When visiting Japan it’s important for Westerners to understand basic etiquette and customs in order to avoid looking uneducated and perhaps being viewed as disrespectful. This is especially important when it comes to Japanese business relationships. If you’re invited for a business dinner, as a respectful guest, you need to be aware of the basic rules of Japanese table manners…
There are no strictly written etiquette rules for eating ramen, after all it’s fast food, but there are a few fun things to know about a traditional Ramen restaurant in Japan. There is a correct way the locals eat it so here are few unspoken codes of conduct that the locals abide by, some of which are actually quite helpful for westerners unaccustomed to Asian dining…
Tune into my first ever podcast interview with Michael Costello the Managing Director of Workplace Evolution. We’re discussing big mistakes that individuals and businesses can make, especially when communicating across cultures.
It’s pride month! We have been celebrating pride month every June to honour the Stonewall Riots in Manhattan during the Gay Liberation Movement in 1969. Many countries around the world celebrate this with pride parades, concerts, parties, picnics, workshops and much more. The purpose of this month is to recognise and support the important impacts the LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer) community and individuals had throughout history.
As you may know, New York’s Pride Parade is the most famous one, however many cities and countries around the world are also contributing to this important month. London is currently organising a 10K run in Hyde Park and donating all the money they raise to GoldenGiving to help continue these fun events that bring the different communities together. Geneva is also organising many different conferences giving advice and knowledge on what it feels like to be LGBTQ in the workplace, LGBTQ rights in their country and how Switzerland contributes to this topic.
For the last year I have been coaching male to female transgender clients at The London Transgender Clinic, the only Clinic in the UK providing a full range of Gender Affirming surgery and services under one roof. During coaching sessions we work on breaking away from masculine habits and retraining the body in some of the many areas of female behaviour including feminine gestures, walking gracefully in heels and even holding a teacup! Sometimes even slight variations can create significant changes.
We also learn how to understand one’s body type and how to create the best feminine appearance by using enhancing and masking techniques. Recording some of our sessions helps my clients to track their progress, improve their overall image and increase their confidence. Coaching is offered in a supportive environment exclusively at the Clinic.
Celebrating and putting forward the importance of having peace between communities is a crucial part of becoming a fairer society. It is a fun yet important way to support this community that has faced so many problems. It is important to show love and support to those who don’t feel accepted in our society.
Julia Esteve
The Etiquette Consultant
