Cross Cultural Skills

Cross-Cultural Communication Challenge Tip 22

by on 22 March, 2009

Cross-Cultural Communication Challenge – Expand Your Mindset

When you come across someone from a different culture, who is not used to international encounters, the first few minutes of conversation can be difficult. If you are not expecting a conversation with someone from a different culture, you often need a few minutes of adaptation.

Sometimes it is simply to hear the different accent and train your ears to understand what is being said.

Today’s Cross Cultural Communication Challenge Tip is about recognizing the difference:

  • Between communication that needs a little period of adaptation before moving to the next step
  • And communication where there are real barriers that need to be addressed

Cross-Cultural Communication Challenge Tip #22

Recognize the difference between culture shock and culture barriers

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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