Think you have it hard? The average Japanese worker gets just six hours and 22 minutes of sleep on a worknight, the lowest of any country. According to a study by the US National Sleep Foundation, … [Read more...]
Being Respectful When Someone Dies
Sadly, the past week has given us all a lot to think about in terms of death with the passings of Robin Williams and Lauren Bacall. This has prompted an interesting article from Market Watch on how … [Read more...]
Are Your Language Skills Up To Par?
A friend of mine just returned from France, where she stayed with friends who own a lovely chateau there. Her friends have spent every summer there for the past seven years, but, amazingly, the wife … [Read more...]
Making Your Guests Feel Welcome
A client of mine is hosting friends soon in her new house, and asked what sort of staples she should provide for overnight guests. Ultimately, a lot of guest-room essentials are comforts that you’d … [Read more...]
What Random Act Of Kindness Have You Done?
Earlier this year I wrote about my effort to take part in more random acts of kindness. I’m still working at it and finding it rewarding. Last week I noticed some tourists struggling with a map, and I … [Read more...]