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Direct vs Indirect Communication: Developing Cultural Competence

Direct vs Indirect Communication: Developing Cultural Competence

by Heather Chetwynd | Aug 29, 2014 | Culture and Values

This article discusses the very important topic of direct vs indirect communication and how direct you should be in a given situation. In Canada we expect a clear message delivered in a respectful manner.  But levels of directness vary around the world and what can...

CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATIONS: Being direct

by Heather Chetwynd | Feb 11, 2009 | Culture and Values

Canadians are often considered indirect because we often soften our comments with questions and suggestions rather than criticizing in a very straight forward manner. (This the subject of another post.) But we are also generally expected to be direct in Canada,...

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