GILBERT, Ariz., November 18, 2002 (PRIMEZONE) -- Business travel may sound exciting and adventurous to the office-bound employee; however, as author Bruce Blanton knows, there are many drawbacks to corporate-sponsored country-hopping -- some thrilling, others terrible. Blanton shares his wit and wisdom in his new book "Time Zones, Beer, and Left-Handed Chopsticks" (now available from 1stBooks Library).
Blanton's book is a collection of humorous encounters and thoughts about business traveling. The stories range from bungled communication efforts to toilets with speakers. Blanton has endured roosters in his bedroom and carrots in his ears (a thoughtful gift from a young child on an airplane). These tales are only the beginning.
For example, Blanton remembers one plane ride in particular. He writes, "Some people see travel as fun. However when the man sitting next to you on an airplane produces more gas than Exxon and the "Fasten Seatbelt" sign stays lit for the entire flight, there is no joy in this situation." However, Blanton does find joy in sharing his anecdotes on 'menu roulette,' wake-up calls and the art of having 'meaningful conversations' with people who do not speak English.
Incredibly entertaining and remarkably well-written, "Time Zones, Beer, and Left-Handed Chopsticks" is a must read for travelers and non-travelers alike.
Author Bruce Blanton is no stranger to the world about which he writes so cleverly. A training manager for a small manufacturing company, he averages around 100,000 airline miles per year performing his job. However, his incredibly rich sense of humor and his passion for life allow him to transform routine events into lasting memories. A resident of Gilbert, Ariz., Blanton makes his publishing debut with "Time Zones, Beer, and Left-Handed Chopsticks."
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