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
8. Decoding Cultures: Languages, India, France and Lost in Translation
In this episode, I talk with Kusshaal Polepally from Bangalore, southern India. He works for a big tech company and we connected via a common friend. His story is a fascinating one. We talk about how Kusshaal learnt to navigate and understand cultural differences when he worked in the hospitality business. He now collaborates with colleagues from everywhere. He also shares how learning French completely changed his perception of languages and cultures.
We also explore the cultural differences between India and France and some lost-in-translation moments.
Finally, Kusshaal shares great advice for anyone coming to India for work. Expect warmth, curiosity from the people you meet, and a culture where community always comes first.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
02:56 The Journey of Learning French
05:37 Cultural Discoveries Through Language
09:38 Exploring Indian Culture
12:21 Work Culture in India
14:07 Lost in Translation: Communication Challenges
21:12 Cultural Differences in Hospitality
22:38 Adapting to Global Communication Styles
25:44 Advice for Working with Indians
30:46 Conclusion and Reflections
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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