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Hospitality Culture & Etiquette

The Chef, Etiquette & the Art of Hospitality

Can a three-Michelin-starred chef's creation make up for poor hospitality? On International Chefs Day, Tami Lancut Leibovitz explores the relationship between gastronomy, etiquette and the human art of hospitality. Drawing on her international experience and active involvement with the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, she explains why exceptional dining is about much more than what appears on the plate.

5 min read
Interpersonal Communication

Manners in Election Season - 2026

Election season brings strong opinions, emotions and heated conversations. Is it polite to ask someone who they are voting for? How can we disagree with friends, family members or colleagues without turning a difference of opinion into conflict? Tami Lancut Leibovitz explores the manners of political conversation — not so that we all agree, but so that we remember that when the election is over, we will still have to live together.

7 min read
Dress Codes at Work

Business Formal & Business Professional

Business Formal and Business Professional remain at the more formal end of professional business dress, but today’s workplace requires more interpretation and less automatic rule-following. This IBLCode guide explains the differences between Business Attire, Business Dress, Business Professional and Business Formal, when each level is appropriate, how professional dress can adapt to hot climates, and the concept of Seasonal Dress Code — maintaining professional presence while adapting intelligen

12 min read
Dress Codes at Work

The Workplace Dress Code Is Changing

The workplace is changing — and so is the way we dress for it. Hybrid work, Gen Z, Streetwear, sneakers, Relaxed Tailoring, climate, color and personal expression are reshaping the boundaries between formal and casual. Has the dress code disappeared? Quite the opposite. The opening article in Dress Codes at Work | IBLCode introduces a new way of reading professional dress through role, context, culture, people and the message we want to communicate.

9 min read
Mind Your Manners

Chewing Gum: A Small Habit with a Big Cultural Story

Chewing gum may seem like a small everyday habit, but it carries thousands of years of history, culture and social meaning. From ancient Greek mastic and Mayan chicle to American pop culture and Singapore's famous restrictions, Tami Lancut Leibovitz explores chewing gum through the lens of modern etiquette: when not to chew in front of others, what chewing communicates through body language, and above all, how to dispose of gum politely and responsibly.

8 min read
Hospitality Culture & Etiquette

The Art That Engages All the Senses

Hospitality is not a science but a human art that brings together sight, sound, scent, taste, touch and emotion. In this article, Tami Lancut Leibovitz explores how thoughtful details such as the welcome, lighting, music, food, seating, timing and conversation create a complete experience. The best host is not necessarily the most impressive one, but the person who makes every guest feel welcome, comfortable, respected and genuinely seen.

10 min read
Holidays & Traditions Around the World

Rosh Hashanah Without the Interrogation

Rosh Hashanah is meant to begin on a sweet note, yet questions about relationships, children, weight, money and politics can quickly turn dinner into a cross-examination. This timely etiquette guide explains how to protect privacy, discuss Israel's election season without ridicule or pressure, and redirect a heated exchange with grace. It also offers better questions, safe conversation starters and light-hearted lines for hosts—so family and guests can reach dessert with dignity and goodwill int

8 min read
Hospitality Culture & Etiquette

How to Eat Spaghetti Properly

Spaghetti is much more than a plate of pasta. Behind it lies centuries of Italian history, migration, culinary tradition and table culture. How did pasta become a symbol of Italy? What does Naples have to do with the modern fork? How did spaghetti reach America, and why do Italians traditionally twirl it using a fork rather than a spoon? A practical, accessible guide to spaghetti etiquette — including when a spoon is appropriate, how much pasta to take, and what not to do at the table.

8 min read
International Protocol

Somaliland – A Country Worth Getting to Know

Somaliland is emerging on Israel's diplomatic and business map, opening potential opportunities in agriculture, water, energy, healthcare, technology and infrastructure. But entering a new market also means understanding its people. Discover Somaliland's background and the cultural codes Israelis should know — from greetings, handshakes and dress to hospitality, hierarchy, communication, negotiation and building successful business relationships.

7 min read
Mind Your Manners

Etiquette in the Air

A pleasant journey begins long before takeoff. This modern air travel etiquette guide explains how to behave thoughtfully at the airport and on board, from queues, security and hand luggage to personal space, reclining seats, headphones, children, seat swaps and respect for cabin crew. Practical advice from Tami Lancut Leibovitz, Master of Manners, for a safer, calmer and more courteous flight.

15 min read

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