You’re an American businessperson attending a meeting in Japan. In your culture, direct eye contact is seen as a sign of confidence, but in Japanese culture, it can be seen as aggressive or disrespectful, especially in hierarchical situations. How do you navigate this difference to make a positive impression?, You’re invited to a wedding in China, where it’s customary to give money in a red envelope as a gift. However, you come from a culture where personal, thoughtful gifts are valued more than cash. Should you stick to your cultural norm, or adapt to the local tradition?, You’re working on a project with colleagues from Germany and Brazil. In Germany, punctuality and strict adherence to deadlines are highly valued, while in Brazil, there’s a more relaxed approach to time. How do you manage the team’s expectations and ensure everyone is satisfied with the work pace?, You’re invited to a formal dinner in India, where eating with your hands is common practice, but you’re from a culture where cutlery is always used. You feel uncomfortable eating with your hands. Do you try to adapt to the local custom, or stick to what feels natural to you?, You’re a woman leading a team in a country where traditional gender roles are still prevalent, and women in leadership positions are not as common. Some of your male colleagues might not take you as seriously as they would a male leader. How do you assert your authority while being sensitive to cultural norms?, You’re traveling during Ramadan in a predominantly Muslim country where people fast from sunrise to sunset. You’re not Muslim, and eating in public during the day is considered disrespectful. How do you handle your daily meals while being mindful of the local customs?, You’re leading a multicultural team, and in your culture, it’s common to give direct feedback. However, team members from another culture might find this approach too harsh and prefer indirect communication. How do you provide feedback in a way that is both effective and culturally sensitive?, You’ve been invited to a dinner at a colleague’s home in a culture where declining social invitations is seen as rude. However, you have other commitments and really can’t attend. How do you politely decline without offending your colleague?,

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