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A colleague says: 'In our culture, silence in a meeting often means people are thinking, not disagreeing.' What does this highlight?
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Interpreting silence differs by culture — it can mean reflection, respect or disagreement.
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Which phrase politely 'takes the floor' without rudely interrupting?
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'Sorry to jump in, may I add...' signals you want to speak while staying courteous.
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A team agrees on 'turn-taking' in calls. What problem does it address?
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Explicit turn-taking reduces talking over one another, which is harder to manage on remote, multicultural calls.
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What does 'monochronic' attitude to time imply for meetings?
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Monochronic cultures treat schedules and punctuality as important; polychronic ones are more flexible.
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Which is the most culturally aware way to confirm understanding?
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Putting the onus on your own explanation avoids implying the other person failed to understand.