2012 June | Native Foreigner

Words of Wisdom: June 29, 2012

Congrats! You’ve made it through the toughest part of the week and now you’re slowly watching the clock tick by. To help get you through the last stretch of the day, we’ve decided to give you a boost of inspiration. Every Friday, our Words of Wisdom section will feature an uplifting or...

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Travel Thirst Thursday: Luang Prabang, Laos

The city of Luang Prabang is situated in the northern region of Laos near the Mekong River. Laos, which has not yet been overtaken by camera-toting tourists from the west, is nestled between China, Burma, Vietnam, Thailand and Cambodia. The city of Luang Prabang, with a population of around 50,000,...

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Respect Yourself or Respect the Locals?

Shopping at a grocery store or discount super center such as Target was never a hassle for me when I lived in the United States. After I had completed my shopping I waited in line as the cashier scanned each item and rung up the total. Despite the mad rush...

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4 Ways to Greet An American

A kiss (or two), a hug, a handshake, a bow…introductions to someone new, someone old, someone blue – oops, sorry, that’s for brides. Whether you’re meeting a friend for a morning cup of coffee or attending a business conference with a room full of strangers, there will likely be some...

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Change Your Life Today with One Random Act of Kindness

“The best way to cheer yourself up is to try to cheer somebody else up.” – Mark Twain Boom! Screech! Bang! AHHHHHHHHHH! It’s another hectic Monday morning. It’s not even 8:00 a.m. and you’ve already managed to spill coffee on yourself, burn your hand on the stovetop and misplace...

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Words of Wisdom: June 22, 2012

Congrats! You’ve made it through the toughest part of the week and now you’re slowly watching the clock tick by. To help get you through the last stretch of the day, we’ve decided to give you a boost of inspiration. Every Friday, our Words of Wisdom section will feature an uplifting or...

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