American Institute of Global Protocol & Culture

06/06/2023

📍 Are you currently facing difficulties in managing & balancing different cultural expectations, work styles, & values within your team?

📍 Did you know stereotypes & implicit biases can impact the effectiveness of your leadership style and work environment?

📍 Do you have a specific approach that you adopt to ensure harmony and collaboration?

📍 What is the appropriate method to address the issue of cultural sensitivity & awareness within your team to foster understanding, respect, & inclusivity?

🎯 In this new world, cultural awareness is an indispensable skill for thriving & progressing.

Take advantage of this learning session & register today!
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04/13/2023

As promised! 😄

📍 If improving your success when dealing with associates from Morocco is a goal for you, this complimentary learning session is a must!

🌍 Close the culture gap with Morocco and boost your business by learning how to avoid major cross-cultural mishaps when working with Moroccans.

📍 Claim your seat today!
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04/13/2023

📍 In this newest episode, I had a wonderful discussion with expert Irina Yashkova on the intricacies of communicating and building trusting relationships with Russians.

💡 It was fascinating to hear about the specifics of and alongside other topics and I am always engrossed in hearing the ways communication varies across cultures.

📍 As a precautionary measure, I wanted to preface the discussion with an awareness message to clarify my stance.

Watch the full podcast here: ⬇️
https://youtu.be/nOTJM6q0GeQ

03/30/2023

I firmly believe that a significant proportion of disputes that end up in court could be avoided if effective listening were employed.

This is particularly relevant for multicultural teams where the same principle applies. Empathetic listening is often neglected, leading to conflicts that could have been prevented.

The question is: How can one achieve effective cross-cultural listening if not familiar with the communication and listening styles of each culture involved?

This is when training in the subject matter is required.

Do you ever find yourself forgetting the name of someone you were introduced to at a networking event or lunch meeting? If so, you're not alone. Most studies suggest that the average person only remembers between 25% to 50% of what they hear, making it likely that your boss, colleagues, or customers...

02/21/2023

🌎 Do you know what you should expect when investing or starting a business in the US?

To continue our conversation on business in the United States, we answer more of the inquiries we often receive from foreign investors and others looking to start or buy businesses here.

Our special guest, Attorney Tushaar Desai was generous enough to discuss the different types of legal entities, mistakes beginner business owners make, what you should know when looking to buy a pre-existing business and much more!

🔗 Watch the full podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzRKO81o-pU

We are your allies in business beyond borders!

02/21/2023

Have you ever thought about how you construct your own perspectives?

As someone who speaks on Unconscious Bias and is constantly working to combat my own, I find that many thoughts or choices people believe are original to them, are often influenced by the cultural experiences they have had.

📍 Perspectives about certain people, groups, regions, and other areas of the world are influenced by what we experience through the people we surround ourselves with, and by what we see through the media and other cultural outlets. Very few thoughts are ever our own.

📚 Surrounding ourselves with those whose viewpoints or experiences differ from our own is just one way to combat unconscious bias and work toward understanding more perspectives at a deeper level.

🌍 In this next podcast episode, we will be talking with Kristen U. to see an American perspective on a region that is often looked at through a lens associated with conflict and hardships, as well as ways we can work to expand our worldviews.

02/17/2023

What languages are spoken in which countries and by whom?

A nice overview.

Source:

Creator Alberto Lucas López

South China Post. Beginning of the article is available for free. The rest is hiding behind a paywall.

I put a more detailed infographic in the comments section.

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02/16/2023

Why should companies provide Cultural trainings
to their Expats?

🌎 It helps ensure a smooth integration.

🌎 it helps develop the necessary skills to perform effectively.

🌎 it helps equip them to handle cultural differences.

🌎 It prepares them to maximize their potential.

🌎 it helps expedite their success in an international setting.

🌎 It helps them reduce the anxiety and stress associated with the transition.

🌎 It makes it easier for employees to settle comfortably in their new home.

Overall, it is a good investment towards your company’s profitability.

To find out more about this program, please contact us at
https://www.monalou.net/contact

02/16/2023

🌍 According to World Business Culture, Germany is ranked 20th by the World Bank for ease of doing business in the country, and 25th in the Index of Economic Freedom.

📍 Germany has a prosperous and innovative economy with a large consumer market, and as with all countries, the key to being effective when doing business in Germany is to understand the people and culture.

🎯 More than that, the ways in which their culture impacts their business practices. Simply knowing about, or being exposed to a culture, will not prepare you for conducting business with them.

📍 In our newest podcast episode, expert Dr. Claudia Beier was courteous enough to discuss the German culture to better your communication and business practices.

🔗 Watch the full podcast here: https://youtu.be/1-8CS3J6msg

We solve all your cultural challenges, one country at a time!

02/15/2023

had a wonderful conversation with Dr. Claudia Beier on doing business with Germans, which will be available tomorrow.

There is however, a slight confusion when we hear Dutch and Deutche.

“Dutch” is the English term for Netherlands ( Holland, or Low country) which indicates a person/thing from the 🇳🇱.

“ Deutche”, however, is the German term for “ German” which is derived from the word of the country “ Deutschland”.

Until about the 17th Century , “ Dutch” referred to all Germanic speaking areas on the continent South of Scandinavia. This is the origin of the term “ Pennsylvania Dutch” who were actually German immigrants to the 🇺🇸

If British texts from 1670 referred to someone as a “ Dutch merchant “, that person could be Dutch, Flemish, German, Swiss, or Austria.

In English usage, Dutch eventually evolved to only mean the people and the language of Holland/ Netherlands which is also spoken in some parts of Belgium.

Another point of separation is that Germans were influenced by the Lutheran school of thoughts while the Dutch preferred the Calvinist one.

If you are Dutch or German, please feel free to add to this.

Cool stuff- We’re always learning and evolving.

02/15/2023

What is the best business entity for you?

Whether you are starting a new business, buying an existing one, or are just seeking a way to protect your assets, this would be a good session for you to attend.

📍 This is a continuation of "The American Dream" episode but this time we will be delving into the legalities of business entities, investments, and sales!

🌐 Join us Friday, February 17th, at 12 PM EST, we have expert Attorney Tushaar Desai, Esq. who specializes in business, sales & purchases, and investment.

We will continue to talk about our best methods of making your dream of living or investing in the US a reality!

🔗 Register here https://www.monalou.net/events and bring all of your questions and be ready to explore opportunities.

02/14/2023

Today is Valentine’s Day, and it is time for not only expressing love but reflecting on how it is displayed.

Growing up, I was part of a family that didn’t express their love through words. Despite this, my parents provided a home filled with joy and celebration. Love was always present, even if it wasn’t verbally expressed.

Since culture is an invisible force, I had always assumed my own culture’s customs were the norm. However, when I started interacting with people of different backgrounds, I realized that love is a shared experience, but its form of expression is unique to each culture. My conclusion of this was further strengthened after closely observing how clients from over 127 different nationalities expressed their love emotions.

So let’s embark on a global tour to discover how people from different cultures express their 💕.

In linear -Active cultures ( Western world), love is often expressed through tangible acts of service and generosity such as cooking a meal for a loved one, giving gifts, spending quality time . Love is also expressed through physical acts, words of affirmation, encouragement, and gratitude.

In Multi-Active cultures ( Arabic speaking countries, Latin America, Africa, and part of Europe) and depending on the specific belief and values of the culture, love is expressed through acts of service and hospitality ( Communalism), or through acts of charity and support (Social responsibility). Others may express it through physical gestures and acts of kindness.

In reactive cultures ( Much of Asia excluding India & Pakistan) love is generally expressed through both verbal and non verbal communication with all its forms including gifts and tokens of appreciation.

Love is universal, but its expression is local.

I found that the best way to show love to others is to love yourself first. If you can’t love yourself, it will be difficult to share it with others. As the Arabic proverb goes, “ You can not give what you do not have.”

Love is a powerful emotion that can make us feel happy, fulfilled, and connected.

If you work across cultures, this is one area you need to be aware of.

How is love expressed in your side of the world ?

💗❤️💛🧡💜💙🖤🤍🤎💝💖💕

Wishing you a very happy Valentine’s Day!
May it be filled with love and joy 🤩