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As the beige car bounced up to the former Soviet barracks, the rattling of its half-century old motor overpowered the din of people setting up for the day’s festivities at a temporary fairground. The driver of the little sedan, once considered the Mercedes of Eastern Europe, slipped the clutch, jolting the car forward. The lapse earned a rebuke from a costumed parking attendant. now,” he yelled with mock anger, referring to the extinct East German state. “Leave your Western manners behind!”
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A local official told AFP the curtain set up by a Japanese town to block Mount Fuji already has holes. The official said 10 finger-sized holes were found in the netting since it was erected last week. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementIt's been about a week since a Japanese resort town erected an eight-foot-tall mesh to block a scenic view of Mount Fuji that had tourists crowding nearby businesses. But Fujikawaguchiko authorities are already finding holes being poked in the black netting, one town official told Agence France-Presse on Tuesday.
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That’s not too surprising coming from Nicholls, whose 2009 novel “One Day” explored many of the same themes. It was the most enjoyable writing experience I’ve had for a long time. While hiking the coast-to-coast walk in England, author David Nicholls encountered some torrentially rainy days. I wanted the book to be partly about the comedy of miscommunication — the things we don’t say or the things we say and regret. You say you wanted the book to be in part about miscommunications and what ifs.
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Talking politics at work: If you must, tread carefully
  + stars: | 2024-05-24 | by ( Jeanne Sahadi | ) edition.cnn.com   time to read: +6 min
Sometimes someone with strong views can be unnerved by a person who thinks nothing is ever a big deal, and vice-versa. Either way, the question is: How can we keep our conversations about any of these lightening rod issues from derailing our ability to work well together? For employers: Stress civility and set guardrailsRegardless of any one hot-button issue, it seems like US culture has become less civil over time. And many polarizing conversations are happening at work in ways they weren’t years ago, according to SHRM, the leading human resources membership association. … Recognize that while his opinion may be contrary to yours, what is the goal of being at work?
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But before they pack their bags, they may want to read Japan's "Life and Work Guidebook," which is aimed at helping foreigners fit in. But the chapter on "Daily Rules and Customs" is where foreigners will find specific guidance on "life rules" that illustrate Japan's emphasis on collectivism and respect. Not only party and music levels should be kept to a minimum, but also "voices" and "TV" levels, the guidebook states. A Japanese guidebook for foreigners advises against making noise by using washing machines early in the morning or late at night. "Be sure that your music is not too loud and cannot be overheard outside of the earphones," the guidebook states.
Persons: they're, Recep Organizations: Japan's Immigration Services Agency, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Cyclists, Getty, Foreigners Locations: Japan, Tokyo, Daj
CNN —The biggest drama in the trial of former President Donald Trump on Monday came not, as expected, in the cross-examination of former Trump attorney Michael Cohen. His testimony wrapped without any moments approaching the significance of last week’s defense hits on the star witness. Cohen had already admitted that he lied to Costello, and indeed lied more broadly to protect Trump before cooperating with the government. But Cohen has already testified that he lied about Trump’s knowledge of the payment to Daniels before cooperating with prosecutors. It culminated before the lunch break with a bit of razzle- dazzle to bolster Cohen’s testimony about what happened on that phone call with Schiller and Trump.
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Cowbells herald a third Trump outburstDonald Trump at his criminal hush-money trial with lawyers Todd Blanche, left, and Emil Bove. I will not tolerate that," state Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan complained of Trump to defense lawyer Todd Blanche, his voice raised. Then there was Stormy DanielsA courtroom sketch of Stormy Daniels on the witness stand in Donald Trump's hush-money trial. Defense lawyer Susan Necheles questions Stormy Daniels as Donald Trump and Judge Juan Merchan look on. Advertisement"As recently as, I believe, Wednesday night, he was on TikTok," Blanche, the defense lawyer, complained to Merchan before court broke for the week on Friday.
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Read previewI was born and raised in Athens, so I've seen a lot of tourists. Here are things I wish people would stop doing when they visit Athens. AdvertisementIf you insist on riding the bus, ask someone at the stop when your specific bus passed last. When in doubt, ask a local for the best restaurants in Athens rather than blindly following travel guides. AdvertisementCrosswalks are rarely seen by Greek drivers as a sign to stop, so crossing one whenever you want is unwise.
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Someone who could afford first-class seats but elects to save money by flying coach, for instance, is merely being cost-conscious, Farley says. "It's a very fine line," says Thomas Farley, an etiquette expert and keynote speaker known as Mister Manners. "Obviously, cheapskate is pejorative for I think 100% of the population, whereas frugality is definitely considered a virtue." But if you're coming across as cheap to other people, you're likely breaching the rules of good etiquette. Read the roomTo avoid looking cheap around your friends, it's important to take the temperature of how they usually behave with money, Farley says.
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CNN —What should a comedian do when a baby cradled in its mother’s arms starts making noises in the middle of a set? American comedian Arj Barker was faced with that awkward situation during a show in Australia on Saturday night at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Barker has repeatedly defended his decision to ask Trish Faranda and her baby, Clara, to leave the event, which specified a minimum age of 15 for attendees. “All I could see was a woman likely holding a baby – the breastfeeding was never part of it. A witness who spoke with Nine News said a few people in the crowd heckled the mother to leave.
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CNN —“Ted Lasso” star Hannah Waddingham rebuked a photographer who allegedly asked her to “show” her leg on the red carpet at the Olivier Awards in London, and the moment went viral on social media. Fans captured the moment when Waddingham, who was hosting the ceremony at the Royal Albert Hall on Sunday, stopped posing for pictures and confronted the photographer. “Oh my god, you’d never say that to a man, my friend,” she said. With her powerhouse vocals and easy charisma, Waddingham has become an increasingly popular host for such events, particularly after wowing audiences as one of the hosts of last year’s Eurovision Song Contest. Waddingham has three Olivier nominations herself.
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Hannah Waddingham told off a photographer after they said "show your leg" during a red carpet event. "You would never say that to a man," Waddingham told the photographer before walking off. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementHannah Waddingham scolded a photographer who asked her to "show her leg" during a red carpet event, pointing out they wouldn't have said the same thing to a man. In the video, Waddingham poses for photographers before stopping to say: "Oh my god.
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After meticulously studying the video, Lee concluded that Higgins had consumed 11 drinks, and was seen on camera to have stumbled. Lee said Lehrmann “knew she was drinking excessively.”Lee also accepted the evidence of a colleague who saw Lehrmann and Higgins engage in a passionate kiss at the bar, though both Lehrmann and Higgins had denied kissing. Higgins left Parliament House alone after a couple of hours and didn’t immediately file a case with police. Videos posted by journalists online Monday showed Lehrmann leaving court and declining to answer multiple questions shouted at him by reporters. Outside the court, Network Ten journalist Wilkinson told reporters she sincerely hoped the judgment “gives strength to women around the country.”
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"Mary & George" takes viewers inside the raucous 17th century court of Britain's King James I. AdvertisementNicholas Galitzine as George Villiers in "Mary & George." Tony Curran as King James and Nicholas Galitzine as George Villiers in "Mary & George." Nicholas Galitzine as George Villiers in "Mary & George." "Mary & George" is released weekly on Fridays at midnight on the Starz app and the Starz linear channel at 9 p.m. ET/PT.
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After 12 seasons, spread across 25 years, the HBO comedy staple “Curb Your Enthusiasm” ends with an episode that sees Larry David put on trial. Witness after witness testifies to Larry’s lifetime of selfish and antisocial behavior. Then he gets out of jail on a technicality and goes home. Because that’s the only kind of ending that makes sense in “Curb”-world. In fact, even former “Curb Your Enthusiasm” fans who hadn’t watched the show in years — but dropped back in for the finale — probably could have predicted how it was going to end.
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My parents were born toward the end of the baby boomer years and had me, a Gen Zer, when they were both 43. It wasn't until I was older that I truly understood the age difference between my parents and those of my classmates. Sandrine Jacquot says her parents were older than many of the parents of her peers. I was also encouraged to read a lot and do my best in school, which was highly important for my baby boomer parents. My maturity has helped me get to where I am today, and much of it can only be attributed to being raised by baby boomer parents.
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Gen Z workers are often criticized for not practicing good workplace etiquette. AdvertisementGood workplace etiquette — from being mindful about how you present yourself to the kind of foods you eat for lunch — could be essential to your career progression, according to an etiquette expert. "If you are not practicing good etiquette, your career, in my opinion, will not progress half as fast as if you are practicing good workplace etiquette," Meier told BI. Beaumont EtiquetteGen Z is still learning about office etiquetteGen Z is new to the workplace and still learning the ins and outs of office etiquette after studying remotely during the pandemic. Meier advises these young professionals to educate themselves on office etiquette by reading books on the subject.
Persons: Myka Meier, Meier, , Beaumont, Walt Bettinger, Charles Schwab, We've, It's, Gen Organizations: Service, Business, KPMG, Deloitte
I've been a flight attendant for 9 years, so there are a few things I think passengers should know. Many early-career flight attendants don't have a set schedule and may have to rush to the airport. AdvertisementI've been a flight attendant for almost 10 years, so I've encountered plenty of misconceptions about this career. andresr/Getty ImagesBeing a flight attendant requires flexibility, especially when first starting out in the career. We prioritize maintaining a safe environment, not serving drinksBeing a flight attendant is more than serving sodas and taking food orders.
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Etiquette coach Jamila Musayeva said it's best to go "unnoticed" for your manners in such places. The key, according to Jamila Musayeva, an etiquette coach, is to avoid standing out as new money or someone's plus-one when attending fancy dinners or galas. Here are Musayeva's etiquette do's and don'ts at exclusive events frequented by the wealthy. Related storiesAmericans typically use their knives and forks in a "zig-zag" way, said Musayeva, but that's seen as informal. At formal dinners, drink pairings are usually predetermined to match the food on the menu.
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Workers are having to be coached on how to behave in the office as companies implement RTO policies. More than 60% of bosses said they plan to offer etiquette training by 2024, a survey said. "Etiquette is now like a buzzword," etiquette coach Suzy Lins, the self-proclaimed Manners Maven, told Business Insider. "In our view, office etiquette training is vital, not only for newbies but for everyone on the team," Chappell said. "Certain roles require stronger communication skills," Martin, who works at a pharma company, said about the hiring process.
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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Shohei Ohtani may be South Korea's most-beloved Japanese athlete, a testament to his charm in softening any lingering animosity between the two neighbors. “I think Ohtani would perhaps be the first Japanese athlete who we can say we like. After his arrival in South Korea, he told reporters that he’s always respected South Korea’s national teams and called South Korea “one of my favorite countries." In 2019, a forced-labor issue triggered widespread public campaigns in South Korea to boycott Japanese goods and services. But despite their often-rocky political relations, South Korea and Japan are closely linked to each other culturally and economically.
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download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read previewTwo YouTubers said they pranked right-wing TV host Tucker Carlson by pretending to be the royal employee behind the Kate Middleton photo fiasco. In a video shared on X, formerly Twitter, the two YouTubers said they faked employment paperwork to dupe Carlson's producers of the Tucker Carlson Network (TCN) into setting up an interview. Related storiesBy the end of the interview, Carlson appears to be thrilled with the exclusive. Kensington Palace announced in January that she had undergone "planned abdominal surgery" and was expected to be recovering until Easter.
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At the time, I was working for a great company with amazing perks, and loving life. Cat Jones was happy with the decision not to have kids but agreed to have a baby. Cat JonesHaving a baby wasn't the dream my husband expectedOur daughter was born with silent reflux, meaning stomach acid rose up her esophagus. I asked him to leave, and eventually, when our baby was eight months old, he did, moving back to the US. In just over a year I had become a mom, left my husband, and lost my dream job.
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Parties or friendly get-togethers can be fun, healthy environments to replenish energy or blow off steam. Depending on your level of social anxiety, though, a small family gathering or happy hour with friends can also be a source of stress. "I feel that part of etiquette is about putting people around you at ease," she told CNBC Make It last year. "Instead of etiquette being a restricting convention, I see it as being an empowering tool." Here are three common, but potentially awkward, social situations and how to handle them with ease.
Persons: Sara Jane Ho Organizations: Netflix, CNBC
When my kids are old enough, my wife and I plan to get them into judo gear. AdvertisementHaving kids in Japan, as a same-sex couple, has been hard. We started talking seriously about building a family early on, given that we were both already in our mid-30s and worried that waiting would diminish our chances of success. AdvertisementDespite the acceptance of our medical team, however, the Japanese birth certificates that we received list each of us as a single mom. For now, we're comfortably settledHer partner Ali and two kids playing in the fall leaves in Japan.
Persons: , Ali, Finn, Carey Finn, we're, we'll, we've Organizations: Service, Japan Exchange, Teaching, JET, boro Locations: Japan, Cape Town , South Africa, Canada, Tokyo, South Africa
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