Time to Change Your Style?
When you work with people of other cultures, you should expect that differences will surface, recognize those cultural differences by the discomfort they produce, and anticipate that those differences will create a need for more thoughtful and deliberate communication. Don't assume that your own cultural customs are correct and superior to others or take the attitude that the other person has to change his or her ways. Be alert to the need to modify your communication style when
- Another person's behavior makes you uncomfortable.
- Another person's response or reaction seems inappropriate or confusing.
- You assume that you're right and the other person is wrong.
- You stereotype and denigrate another cultural group.
- You ...
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