by Recommendation of Heather Chetwynd | Aug 29, 2014 | Culture and Values
This article discusses the very important topic of direct vs indirect communication and how direct you should be in a given situation. In Canada we expect a clear message delivered in a respectful manner. But levels of directness vary around the world and what can...
by Heather Chetwynd | Feb 11, 2009 | Culture and Values
Canadians are often considered indirect because we often soften our comments with questions and suggestions rather than criticizing in a very straight forward manner. (This the subject of another post.) But we are also generally expected to be direct in Canada,...