While physical attributes are an important part of one’s personality, there is much more to people liking someone than meets the eye. A person’s liking others is based on many factors including their biological tendencies, unconscious desires, as well as their personal upbringing and background, but even that is not all. How you behave also […]
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THE BEAUTY IN AN ORDINARY LIFE By Asif Zaidi
THE CALLING OF AN ORDINARY LIFE The beauty of an ordinary life is something I was frequently reminded of while spending a lot more time at home during the onslaught of Covid-19 pandemic. It is amazing to me that how, with remarkably diminished mental chatter, I paid more attention to things around me and was […]
How to Enjoy What You Eat by Asif Zaidi
“We are indeed much more than what we eat, but what we eat can nevertheless help us to be much more than what we are.” Adelle Davis In the midst of everyday rush, we often neglect one of the most basic gifts of life — the pleasure and satisfaction that can be found in […]
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW TO ENJOY YOUR COFFEE by Asif Zaidi
“I was taken by the power that savoring a simple cup of coffee can have to connect people and create community.” Howard Schultz Growers, traders, experts, and baristas are already skilled in trying coffee at controlled tastings called cuppings. This piece is intended to help an average person know what separates a great cup […]
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW TO ENJOY YOUR CIGAR By Asif Zaidi
“If heaven has no cigars, I shall not go there.” Mark Twain Whether you regularly enjoy a cigar or do so only on special occasions, the realm of premium cigars can sometimes be confusing with its boundless choices and opinions offered as facts. It can be complex to navigate even for an experienced cigar […]
HOW TO DRINK YOUR WINE – By AZ
PROLOGUE Exploring the wide realm of wine drinking can be challenging for new wine drinkers. Wine connoisseurs and experts are known for confusing beginners with technical jargon and complex rules. Do not worry; all you need to appreciate and enjoy wine drinking is a sense of wonder, curiosity, and a palate that knows to differentiate […]
DO YOU KNOW YOUR WINE? MAIN CATEGORIES OF WINES AND THEIR CHARACTERISTICS – By AZ
Wines come in many different styles and tastes. Prior to each ingathering, winemakers have to decide which path they are going to take in order to produce their favored drink. Apart from different colors, some wines are sweet and others are dry. By the way, the sweetness of a wine is not regulated by the […]
HOW TO THROW A GREAT PARTY – By Asif Zaidi
Everyone likes to attend a great party or event but not everyone has the skill to organize one. Being a good host is about stepping back and setting an intention for every event, big or small—weddings, backyard barbecues, business meetings. Here are some suggestions how you can plan and organize a party that you wish […]
WHAT IS HOSPITALITY – by Asif Zaidi
Let’s see what hospitality means and how it applies to different areas of our life – work, family, travelling, shopping, eating out, hosting, sports etc. So, you already have an idea that hospitality applies in different manners in different contexts. However, the idea of what it takes to be hospitable is quite common among various […]
TABLE MANNERS – by Asif Zaidi
Table manners are important across all cultures and, regardless of our station in life, they save us embarrassment and make others comfortable. We should feel confident when we sit down at a table, whether it is a formal dining setting with the Queen of England or a family get together. Here are some cues. […]
