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_because_she_reads's review against another edition
4.0
Another great non fiction read that I think anyone would benefit from reading.
Especially if you are working in international business, but just general communication with people from other countries and cultures too.
Using 8 different scales, Erin describes all the ways countries can differ in their working styles and how it’s important to understand cultural backgrounds and differences to work more efficiently with others.
Well written, with entertaining stories throughout the book!
Especially if you are working in international business, but just general communication with people from other countries and cultures too.
Using 8 different scales, Erin describes all the ways countries can differ in their working styles and how it’s important to understand cultural backgrounds and differences to work more efficiently with others.
Well written, with entertaining stories throughout the book!
mikkelmiguelon's review against another edition
4.0
Wake up call that I - being from the Netherlands - may want to re-evaluate my business conduct in Southeast Asia
laurarm's review against another edition
5.0
A must read for anyone interested in cultural exchange and a global community. This was a judgement free book about cultural practices, which reflected on the authors own biases and lots of different aspects of working and living together as cultures. Not always can it be explained why the cultural differences arise, but it’s always fascinating. It’s interesting how different the 8 aspects can be - and sometimes very contrary to what we might initially assume. I think this book might be best used if you open it every now and then to check on the cultural gaps that one might be confronted with.
I particularly liked the chapters on persuading, leading and trusting.
One thing I was missing though was a discussion about gender in all the debates. It seems unlikely that the question of gender doesn’t influence the dynamics in intercultural relationships- especially since the book tries to paint a more or less global picture.
I particularly liked the chapters on persuading, leading and trusting.
One thing I was missing though was a discussion about gender in all the debates. It seems unlikely that the question of gender doesn’t influence the dynamics in intercultural relationships- especially since the book tries to paint a more or less global picture.
oswindler's review against another edition
challenging
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
kfolezzz's review
informative
reflective
medium-paced
3.0
read this cos i thought it could help me at work. interesting ideas! but it *is* 10 years old at this point. also def written for americans specifically.