PAPERmaking! g FROM THE PUBLISHERS OF PAPER TECHNOLOGY Volume 4, Number 2, 2018
No matter where you work, chances are you are surrounded by examples of cultural differences. These differences may be due to ethnic and racial background, age, geography, religion, and even the kind of school people attended. What’s fascinating is that classic examples of cultural differences are often misinterpreted as mere personality traits. People pick sides, “I’m right, they are wrong,” and nothing constructive comes out of the argument. Knowing how to identify cultural differences in the workplace can give you a competitive edge while putting you in a position to enjoy your colleagues a whole lot more!
There are many subtle examples of cultural differences in the workplace that are not as obvious as how we introduce each other. Knowing about them can improve the work environment. Example: saluting each other.
Article 8 – Cultural Differences
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