Can you think about any example of how you have adapted your behaviour to different cultural contexts. Any examples? by Peter James Skalberg

I bow to my Japanese colleagues :D

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Observe

Speak quieter in public

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I have become kiasu

Listen

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i listen more

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I eat pho regularly

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Speak the local language

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Speak Singlish!

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I started to eat spicy food

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Do as locals do.

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Address jap colleagues formally

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i became Kiasi

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I say Hai instead of Yes

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Learning to read between the lines or speak indirectly instead of direct communication

Establish own work culture

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Be more open to friendly hugs in Europe

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End the talking with 'Lah'

Adding ~san when addressing colleagues

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I learned to say "how are you?" first to the mcdies staff before starting my order

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I started bringing tissue pack to hawker centre

Observe and see how others behave. Otherwise, ask the someone else for help.

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Addressing colleagues from other companies with formal salutations in emails and conversations (Indo- “Pak”, Thai - “khun”, jap- “san”)

Actually not much example that I feel strongly

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Speak louder and clearer

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In Singapore, I avoid giving clocks or sharp objects as gifts (considered inauspicious in Chinese culture).

Being more friendly

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Not speaking in lifts in Tokyo

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Doing wai in Thailand