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Salary Negotiation Scripts for 12 Cultures: What to Say (and Never Say) in Compensation Discussions

Salary negotiation is one of the most culturally sensitive conversations in business. What works in New York can end a relationship in Tokyo. Here are adapted negotiation scripts for 12 different cult...

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Dr. Valentina Cisneros-Aguayo
Latin American Cultural Intelligence Director
11 min read
Salary Negotiation Scripts for 12 Cultures: What to Say (and Never Say) in Compensation Discussions
Cross-Cultural Negotiation
Dutch Directness: Why Your Dutch Colleagues Aren't Being Rude
Cross-Cultural Partnerships
Cross-Cultural Partnerships Apr 02, 2024

Dutch Directness: Why Your Dutch Colleagues Aren't Being Rude

Dutch communication is famously direct. To Americans, it can feel blunt. To Japanese colleagues, it can seem aggressive. Understanding the c...

The Digital Nomad's Guide to Cultural Business Etiquette
Digital Communication
Digital Communication Mar 25, 2024

The Digital Nomad's Guide to Cultural Business Etiquette

Working from Bali doesn't mean Balinese business norms don't apply. Digital nomads who understand local cultural expectations build stronger...

Crisis Communication Across Cultures: When Your Brand Offends
Cultural Crisis Prevention
Cultural Crisis Prevention Mar 23, 2024

Crisis Communication Across Cultures: When Your Brand Offends

When a cultural crisis hits, your response must be culturally calibrated. A Western-style corporate apology can make things worse in face-sa...