cultural differences - working with americans
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Cultural Differences – Working with Americans
Vadym RadchenkoMarch, 2013
Agenda
▪ How I selected the subject… - Story
▪ Culture iceberg▪ US Culture characteristics▪ Examples & Tips▪ Conclusion
Story
What is Culture…
…anything created
by human beings –
anything which is
not natural world.
Action-oriented culture wheretime dominates life
• Everybody is always
busy.
• Actions are quick and
decisive.
• Wasting time is something
that is not tolerated.
Individualistic culture
Who you are and what you do matters more than who your family is, and where you grew up.
Positive culture
Culture differences - Schedules
• Being on time is a prerequisite for a
productive business relationship
• Missing a deadline is a major
professional blunder; it is a sign of
being untrustworthy.
• Trying to schedule or reschedule a
meeting last-minute is not
appreciated, and could be seen as a
sign of disrespect.
Culture differences – Low Context
Feedback and Praise
Feedback and Praise
When expressing disagreement, use careful language, for e.g., “I see your point, and while I agree with some of what you have said, I have the impression …”
Power – less hierarchical than others
Effective E-mail usage
leaving the message unanswered in your inbox is an indication
that either the message or the sender is not important for you
Voice Mail
Order and Lines
Talk to unknown people
Firm handshake
Preparing Resume
How far is it?
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