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How To Say No: The Truth About Assertive Communication

By: Talaera Talks on 3/16/21 8:13

Have you ever talked to someone from a different culture and thought 'Oh, that's rude!' or, quite the opposite, 'That sounds fake, do they really mean to say yes or no?' ...

What Americans Really Mean When They Say “How Are You?” - Business English

What Americans Really Mean When They Say Things Like “How Are You?”

By: Neya Abdi on 1/18/21 17:18

You can have all the dictionaries, phrasebooks, and apps in the world and still have no clue what someone really means. Once you’ve mastered English grammar and vocabulary, ...

How to succeed in the international workplace when English is not your first language

By: Neya Abdi on 3/12/18 3:51

You are outgoing, confident, and witty. Your colleagues always compliment you on your speaking abilities and presentation skills. But now that you’re working in an English ...

Performance Issue or Language Barrier? How to Know.

By: Stephen Moramarco on 2/8/18 21:34

Recruiting or managing international talent is an important component of today’s global workforce. Large multinational corporations that have a strong base of employees and ...

What Good Managers Understand About Successful Cross-Border Teams

By: Neya Abdi on 12/20/17 9:11

One thing good managers understand is norms. They establish them at the start, monitor them throughout, and quickly address bad ones when they develop. But what are norms in a ...

How to keep small talk comfortable at work - Talaera Business English

How To Keep Small Talk Comfortable At Work With An International Team

By: Neya Abdi on 12/13/17 22:24

Small talk helps you build professional relationships. People do business with people they enjoy being around, and those who make good conversation fall into that category. ...

Your Non-Native English Speakers May Be Your Best Negotiators

By: Neya Abdi on 8/16/17 17:16

There’s an assumption that the biggest challenge with hiring a non-native English speaker is communication. Managers fear misunderstandings and missed cultural cues that could ...

Top 5 HR Challenges in Multinational Companies and How to Tackle them

By: Neya Abdi on 5/22/17 16:04

Startups are all the rage right now, but there's still something to be said about working for a multinational company. The experience, the diversity, and the high stakes all make ...

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