Decoding cross-cultural communication with Erin Meyer

Worklife with Adam Grant

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4.8 • 9.4K Ratings

🗓️ 25 February 2025

⏱️ 44 minutes

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When talking and working with people from different cultures, sometimes meanings and intentions can get lost in translation. Erin Meyer is an expert on how we communicate and collaborate differently around the world. She and Adam discuss how cultural norms affect honesty and assertiveness, unpack the science behind some common American stereotypes, and identify strategies for understanding and bridging cultural divides.

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