Using cross-cultural communication skills open and respectful

What is culturally respectful communication?

Communicating in a way that is culturally appropriate, i.e. making an active effort to understand and accept the culture of your peers, is incredibly important in various business settings.
It's all about understanding culture and working effectively with each other's cultural influences..

When communicating with others how can you show respect for diversity?

By making people feel comfortable, you help them to be better listeners.

1. Slow down when you speak
2. Speak clearly and concisely
3. Keep it simple
4. Maintain respect and courtesy for people who come from different cultures
5. Smile and be open
6. Avoid slang
7. Shun humor

By making people feel comfortable, you help them to be better listeners.

1. Slow down when you speak
2. Speak clearly and concisely
3. Keep it simple
4. Maintain respect and courtesy for people who come from different cultures
5. Smile and be open
6. Avoid slang
7. Shun humor