There are people who believe that the English are a serious nation. Some even think they are dour. I know that this sounds bizarre to anyone who knows English culture, but it is quite widely believed.
Tag Archives: cultural fluency
Understanding America
America is largely a nation of immigrants, but soon people settle into their new culture and become… well … Americans. They know the rules, how things get done, what works and what doesn’t. They know what to say and what not to say. Then when the new guys arrive, it is not difficult to forget [...]
Trust and understanding between collective and individualist cultures
Many organizations are staffed by a mix of people from individualist cultures (e.g. USA, Canada, Western European cultures) and collectivist cultures (e.g. Latino, Asian, African cultures). Building trust and understanding between these diverse groups is not easy, either for the team members concerned, or for managers and learning specialists who facilitate the process. Everyone has [...]
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