The self-confidence you need to deal with cultural differences is something most people acquire through international experience. A lack of self-confidence can quickly lead to awkwardness and aggression. This is why it is important to build a quiet self-confidence to build trust in cross-cultural communication.
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How Your Natural Self-Confidence Influences Trust In Cross-Cultural Communication
Posted by CindyKing under GlobalFrom http://cindyking.biz 5528 days ago
How To Know When To Be Forthcoming In International Business To Avoid Misinterpretations
Posted by CindyKing under GlobalFrom http://cindyking.biz 5528 days ago
There are no real guidelines on what information to share with international clients when cross-cultural differences make communication difficult. The best advice advice is simply to be aware of the cultural intricacies that may be involved. You will need to discover what information you need to share to avoid any misinterpretations.
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How Hidden Agendas Undermine Honesty And Trust In International Business
Posted by CindyKing under GlobalFrom http://cindyking.biz 5528 days ago
Cross-cultural encounters without hidden agendas are much easier than with them. In a business environment, the best way to avoid hidden agendas is to get focused on the task at hand and find the reason for the connection in the first place.
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How Clarity Helps To Avoid Wrong Assumptions Leading To Lack Of Trust In Cross-Cultural Communication
Posted by CindyKing under GlobalFrom http://cindyking.biz 5529 days ago
Clarity does help to avoid the wrong assumptions that can lead to the perception of a lack of honesty and trust, but clarity is also a basic skillin communication . Any extra effort you make in improving the clarity of your communication will help you improve communication across a wide variety of potential cultural blunders.
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Groom Your Reputation For Consistency In How You Come Across To International Clients
Posted by CindyKing under GlobalFrom http://cindyking.biz 5529 days ago
To become aware of how your international clients see you, you need to change your viewpoint and try to see yourself as they do. As you become aware of how other cultures see you, you will be able to look for ways to improve your communication and have better control in avoiding wrong assumptions that effect how others perceive you.
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How To Develop the Right Respectful Attitude For International Business Success
Posted by CindyKing under GlobalFrom http://cindyking.biz 5530 days ago
We all usually feel fairly comfortable with our communication skills and we don't always question the level of respect we show others. To successfully acquire strong international skills we need to spend some time learning more about respect.
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How To Listen With Respect For More International Business Success
Posted by CindyKing under GlobalFrom http://cindyking.biz 5530 days ago
When faced with foreign languages it easy to focus on the speaking half of communication and to forget about the listening half. But the listening half of the communication is very important. Most people first learn how to show respect when speaking, but there is also an art is listening with respect.
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How To Avoid Appearing To Be Self-Centered In Cross-Cultural Communication
Posted by CindyKing under GlobalFrom http://cindyking.biz 5530 days ago
When you are not aware of the complexities that cultural differences can create it is easy forget to try to show appropriate respect to others. When people do not realize that they need to make an effort to adjust their attitudes they can appear self-centered.
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Why You Must Respect Yourself In International Business
Posted by CindyKing under GlobalFrom http://cindyking.biz 5531 days ago
There are cultural differences in expectations on how to show self respect... but a lack of self respect combined with other cross-cultural pitfalls can compromise good cross-cultural communication.
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How Difficult Is It To Be Open And Truthful With International Clients
Posted by CindyKing under GlobalFrom http://cindyking.biz 5545 days ago
A look at how our own definitions of truth, and what we consider to be truthful and honest, can effect our international business success. Different people, different cultures have different boundaries for what they consider to be truthful. Here is one way to build trust in cross-cultural communication.
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