Category Archives: Holiday Conflicts

Can’t Get A Word in Edgewise This Holiday Season?

Posted on December 4, 2014 by Kathleen Kelley Reardon

Social interaction increases at this time of year at work and at holiday activities.  It’s a good time to assess whether people listen to what you have to say.  Or, whether you might be monopolizing conversations. On Big Think today, … Continue reading →

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When Is It The Thought That Counts in Gift Giving? And When Is It Not?

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Kathleen Kelley Reardon

If you’ve traveled on business, you may be familiar with the research I conducted on international gift customs some years ago.  It became the “seminal work” in this area about which travel expert and publisher Fred Hornbruch wrote other references … Continue reading →

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Revisiting Holiday Communication Advice

Posted on November 22, 2012 by Kathleen Kelley Reardon

I wrote this a few years back.  Thought it might be good advice to share again: So you’re heading out to see the relatives? Or, are they coming to you? Stress is inevitable, even the stress of managing your stress. … Continue reading →

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What to Say When You’re Out of Work

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Kathleen Kelley Reardon

There’s no doubt that for many people being without a job is like being without a part of yourself.  It can be a very difficult period of time.  For many, it’s a reason to avoid social events. And yet, when … Continue reading →

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