{"id":11810,"date":"2023-12-14T12:11:34","date_gmt":"2023-12-14T11:11:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/languagepartners.nl\/?p=11810"},"modified":"2023-12-14T12:11:54","modified_gmt":"2023-12-14T11:11:54","slug":"better-communication-across-cultures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/languagepartners.nl\/en\/blog\/uncategorized\/better-communication-across-cultures\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for better communication across cultures"},"content":{"rendered":"

In an international team it’s important to make sure everyone in the company speaks the common language comfortably. But a common language is just the first step. How do you deal with a team that consists mostly of non-native speakers, and what if there is a variety of cultures involved as well? How do you improve your communication across cultures?<\/p>\n

6 tips for better communication across cultures<\/h2>\n

Do you want to know how to communicate effectively across cultures? Follow these tips from one of our intercultural competence experts.<\/p>\n

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  1. Be curious about cultural differences and realize how they impact your communication.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Don\u2019t assume that your communication style is universal, nor better or worse.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Develop your intercultural competence by being aware of how you are perceived.<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Read between the lines and ask for clarification in order to avoid miscommunication.<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Speak slowly. Clarify abbreviations. Be mindful of irony and idioms.<\/span><\/li>\n
  6. Assume good intentions and enjoy your diversity!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Develop your Intercultural Competence<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    We strongly believe that when\u00a0language & communication skills<\/a>\u00a0are combined with\u00a0intercultural competence<\/a>, the path to a sustainably inclusive organisational culture is opened. Such a culture offers a wide range of benefits for each individual and team, as well as the organisation as a whole. Curious to know more?\u00a0Click here!<\/a><\/p>\n

    Want to know more about our intercultural communication courses<\/a>?\u00a0 Contact us<\/a> to discuss your options.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    In an international team it’s important to make sure everyone in the company speaks the common language comfortably. But a common language is just the first step. How do you deal with a team that consists mostly of non-native speakers, and what if there is a variety of cultures involved…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":11807,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-11810","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nTips for better communication across cultures - Language Partners<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Do you want to improve your communication across cultures? 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