There’s no doubt that the Japanese bow is a nuanced and complex art form. For instance, the degree of the bow varies based on age, experience, and rank. Occasionally, the Japanese will add a handshake to their greeting. Many are unsure...

The overall decision-making process in Germany is from the bottom up. The basics of a plan are developed and added to as the process continues up the hierarchy. This is different from the process in the United States or Great Britain....

Being well prepared for a meeting is an absolute must in Germany. Initial impressions are very important, and your German business associates will be judging you on your dress, posture, and manners. Learn more key guidelines to prepare...

Most Germans speak several languages well and take pride in doing so. They may even prefer to conduct meetings in English. It’s a good idea, though, to determine the language skills of the people you’re meeting. Any material you’ll be...

German manners are usually very formal, especially when people are meeting for the first time. Consequently, introductions in both business and social settings follow strict norms. Learn more about German preferences for etiquette in...

Germans love to shake hands. Certainly a social or business meeting is cause for a round of firm handshaking. You’ll be expected to shake hands with everyone. The handshake is so important that even when someone leaves during a business...

Physical greetings are a critical aspect of communications. Upon starting and finishing a meeting with another company, the French shake hands with everyone. Learn more about the most appropriate type of handshake and eye contact....

Companies entering the country for the first time or those trying to expand their contacts are likely to find managers in South African companies receptive to meeting. South Africans tend to be formal at first in their meeting etiquette....

Generally speaking, physical greetings in South Africa are straightforward and follow Western traditions. At meetings as well as social events, it’s customary to shake hands. This applies to both men and women. Make sure you have a...

It’s vital to note that Mexicans value polite formality in business interactions. Learn more about the importance of using titles and polite greetings in Mexico. Wondering how to use titles appropriately when addressing colleagues? Brush...

In addition to bowing, the Japanese express respect by adding the suffix san to the end of another person's family name. This is similar to the English use of the titles Mr. and Mrs. Take care never to use san with your own name! The use...

An English lesson based on vehicles and transportation for kindergarten children. Little Monsters: Blue Book Unit 1, taken from our series of textbooks for kindergarten children, 'Little Monsters'.

An English lesson based on pets for kindergarten children. Little Monsters: Blue Book Unit 2, taken from our series of textbooks for kindergarten children, 'Little Monsters'.

A Halloween English lesson for kindergarten children. Little Monsters: Blue Book Unit 7, taken from our series of textbooks for kindergarten children, 'Little Monsters'.

A Halloween English lesson for kindergarten children. Little Monsters: Orange Book Unit 7, taken from our series of textbooks for kindergarten children, 'Little Monsters'.

Master the art of greeting.

Will we ever shake hands again?! With the current state of the world, no one can really say. But that got us wondering... why do we shake hands in the first place? Today, Danielle traces the history of the handshake from Babylonia and...

Jessi shares her newest knowledge about unconventional poisonous and venomous animals with you. It's always a good time to learn new things, especially when they're as awesome as these animals!

Learn German greetings and farewells in this portion of the livestream with Herr Antrim. <br/>

This is the first video in my series of German videos about German grammar with puppets. There will be one of these videos ever Monday for the next 30 weeks. I hope you enjoy this. <b<br/>r/>

Good morning, hello, goodbye, goodnight... Join Cowy in her day-to-day and learn how to greet your loved ones with our "Hello" song!

Small talk and Conversations. This is part 2 in the series: 'French Fundamentals: Abc's And Pronunciation'

How are you?! Basho and Brobot sing a chant to help you learn Spanish greetings in this week's 60 second Spanish lesson! Join them and drop a beat.

English conversation lesson on different ways to say "hello". Short skits as examples.