Cross-Cultural Communication 30-Day Challenge – Get Extreme With Clarity
The challenge in selling to international clients is in establishing a connection between the two cultures. Sometimes you think you have answered an international clients questions and then realize that you have not. When you pick this up during a conversation it is easy enough to address. You simply try to communicate your message once again. But what about the times when you do not pick up on your international clients’ need for more information or more details.
Clarity In Cross-Cultural Communication Tip 3
Here is today’s tip:
Listen to how the other person’s conversation fits with yours
Listen to find out where you need more clarity in your cross-cultural communication. When your conversations do not seem to fit together, it is easy to make assumptions that go in all sorts of directions. But remember to question the clarity of your own communication. The chances are high that this is the cause of any lack of connection.
Use this tip as a starting point. Think about what this means to you. Not sure what you think about this? There are a few links below for suggested reading to get you started. Follow each of these tips this month to improve your cultural skills.
Further Suggested Reading & Viewing
- International Exposure To Develop Cross-Cultural Skills
- Improve Your Cross-Cultural Communication
- Customize Your Content For Different Cultures
Get All Cross-Cultural Communication Tips:
- Read more about all of the 2009 Cross-Cultural Communication Challenges
- Cross Cultural Communication Challenge 1 – Expand Your Mindset
- Cross Cultural Communication Challenge 2 – Get Extreme With Clarity
- Cross Cultural Communication Challenge 3 – Build Trust
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