It is quite true that people across the world do smile in the same language. However, despite the shrinking global boundaries, individuals are often rendered clueless GLOBAL HR beyond words Whether a business leader literally lives out of a suitcase, or it is the first time for a professional to explore a new geography out of work commitments – keeping aware of the specific cultural nuances is as necessary as knowing the business well… BY SWATI BHASIN when they have to conduct themselves in a foreign land, and interact with people hailing from varied cultural backgrounds. More so, when the interactions and exchange of information is majorly for a business purpose, it becomes all the more necessary to take note of the finer nuances and understand their significance to foster stronger professional relations.
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