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Quick Tips for Cross-Cultural Communication

Posted by on Jul 23, 2015 in Expat Lifestyle, Global Career Blog | 2 comments

Quick Tips for Cross-Cultural Communication

One of the most common mistakes international professionals make when seeking a job in a foreign country is trying to use the same business communication tactics that worked in their home country. Unwritten communication rules are embedded in subtle societal norms that will become more apparent once you’ve familiarized yourself with the country. A good way to go about this is by viewing cultural expression on a spectrum that has Emotionally Expressive on one end, Emotionally Reserved on the other, and Variably Expressive in the middle.   Option 1: Emotionally Expressive Cultures In...

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