Transcript 1
Cultural
awareness at work is important for building strong relationships, especially
when working with international colleagues, clients, and collaborators.
Different cultures have different ways of communicating, and misunderstandings
can happen if these differences are not understood. For example, in some
cultures, direct communication is valued, while in others, being more
indirect is preferred to avoid conflict. An employee from the
U.S. may be used to speaking clearly and directly, but a colleague from
Japan might find this style too blunt or rude. (82 words)
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Transcript 2
Another
challenge is time management. In some countries, being punctual is very
important, while in others, a more relaxed approach to time is common.
This can lead to frustration or misunderstandings if both sides are
not aware of these differences. To overcome these challenges,
employees should learn about the cultures of their international colleagues,
ask questions when not sure, and be patient and open to different ways of
working. (69 words)
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