Poor communication is a symptom, not a cause
Americans frequently come across as blunt, rude, and inappropriate in much of the world. We have a reputation for being close-minded and difficult to get along with. This is news to most Americans.
About a decade ago I wrote a book about successfully working in cross-cultural, international projects. I’m posting this chapter as I feel it’s especially relevant today, with so many of us working in multinational, distributed teams. This is part one from the chapter on communication. I hope you enjoy it.
How different cultures communicate
Germans, the S…
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