Gender Across Cultures
Written by Wendy Carson Here in 2020, it’s hard to get through your day without interacting with other cultures. As our jobs and lives become more global, we have the opportunity to speak and work with people from all over the world. You’ve inevitably seen how interactions and expectations can differ depending on the culture and gender with whom you’re working. Forgetting the issues that may arise with different languages, there are many other unspoken factors that come into play when trying to communicate across cultures and genders. By knowing a bit more about these factors, you can increase your success in everyday business communication. Photo Credit by Deputy When speaking with someone, have you ever noticed how close you’re standing or sitting to the person? A 2009 survey found that when women are speaking with other women, they tend to stand closer together, while men to stand further apart. Both men and women report feeling more comfortable when standing or ...