Navigate Across Borders
We explore the real stories and strategies of ambitious professionals and expats from different countries. They have figured out how to decode cultures and succeed worldwide.
We will also give locals who work and interact with international teams or friends the opportunity to share their perspectives on how they successfully communicate and work across cultures.
Navigate Across Borders
7 - From Germany to India - How Culture Shapes Who We Are
In this episode I chat with Petra Nenning about life between Germany and India. Petra and I used to work together in Bangalore.
She shares her stories of fitting in with Indian traditions when she was living and working there.
We also talk about how speaking different languages changes who we are, and how living abroad helps you be aware of your own country’s culture.
Chapters
00:00
Cultural Habits and Traditions
06:04
Personal Cultural Insights
11:59
Cultural Differences and Stereotypes
17:54
Work Culture and Professional Expectations
22:54
Cultural Differences in Social Invitations
24:04
Communication Styles: WhatsApp vs. Email
25:36
Hierarchy and Directness in Professional Settings
27:27
Navigating Cross-Cultural Relationships
28:14
Time Management: German Precision vs. Italian Flexibility
31:07
Cultural Adaptation in Relationships
32:42
Language and Identity: Expressing Oneself in Different Languages
35:07
The Interplay of Language and Culture
37:48
Reflections on Living Abroad and Future Plans
Navigate Across Borders is a podcast where you hear about the real-life stories of ambitious professionals and expats from different countries. Whether they’re working with international teams or living with someone from a different culture, they will explain how they build cross-cultural connections.
Who am?
I’m Dorothée Chareyron, a French expat & global educator who has lived and worked in Asia since 2004. I’m now based in Bangalore, India.
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