Being a client in London where immigrants do most of the serving
So what is the English way to treat customers? My quest to find an answer for this question starts in London, where immigrants do most of the serving. London is a huge service-economy, done often with a decent smile. And when you find the right places, London can be cheap for your wallet, even for Americans.
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )How do Old Europeans, New Europeans, Americans and Australians balance life and work?
3,5 weeks for me was maybe slightly to long to take a vacation, but I for my honenymoon it was really great. This is something we in the Netherlands, and in other European countries, are lucky enough to be able to do. Yeah, in Holland the standard minimum is to get 25 vacation days a [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 5 so far )Cultural differences: how do the Dutch, Americans and Ukrainians treat their clients?
I believe in the statement in Covey’s book of 7 habits: “Treat your people like you want them to treat your best clients”. This way you can get any person of any culture to understand how you want them to treat your clients. This blog tells how I see the Dutch, American and Ukrainian culture make their people treat their clients in a certain way.
I hope the blog will help managers to deal better with issues related to offshoring units in the Ukraine. At the same time I hope that Dutch politicians will see my worries for the Dutch society. Btw, the blog is long, sorry for that.
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 5 so far )Cultural differences #2 – Having fun in US part one
I always have fun in the US, so much to do, so much to eat, so much to see …
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Cultural differences # 1 – Doing business in Germany
Maybe it’s because the conditions of cheap transportation, food and drinks allow the Germans to have more real social contacts and have less time for online contacts. If that’s the case imho many of us should visit Germany more …
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 4 so far )I would rather have cultural differences!
Willing people of different cultures, who want to have success together, can be more open towards each other as the lack of similar background brings up the necessity of communication. Working and living in multi cultural environments can really boost up social and communication skills.
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