Cross-cultural speaking means talking with people from different cultures. It's about understanding and handling the differences in language, body language, how we communicate, and what we think is important
Mastering Cross-Cultural Communication
Know Yourself
Understand your own communication style
Do Your Research
Learn basic communication norms of the other culture
Speak Clearly & Simply
Avoid slang and complex phrases
Listen Actively
Words & body language matter, but meaning can vary
Be Patient
Give extra time for processing and responding
Mind Your Gestures
Not all gestures have the same meaning everywhere
Silence is Okay
Pauses are for thinking, not rudeness in some cultures