Cross Cultural Skills

Cross-Cultural Communication Challenge Tip 15

by on 15 March, 2009

Cross-Cultural Communication Challenge – Expand Your Mindset

Cross-cultural communication can be challenging. The risks of misunderstandings are high. And even the slightest misunderstanding can incite negative reactions.

This is why today’s Cross Cultural Communication Challenge Tip is important. Many communication difficulties and embarrassments can be avoided once you master the art of controlling your negative reactions.

Cross Cultural Communication Challenge Tip #2 was to ask questions.  Curiosity will help you understand the differences that pop up in cross-cultural communication.  Questions give you time to take in the whole conversation.  The answers to these questions often show you that your negative reactions are out of place.

Cross-Cultural Communication Challenge Tip #15

Refrain from voicing any negative reactions.  Train yourself to ask questions instead.

Your challenge to improve you cross-cultural mindset:

  • Read your daily tips every day during the challenge
  • Think about what this means to you
  • Reflect on how this could help you get more international clients

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