27 Sept 2014

Cultural differences, part7: "Finnish silence can be golden"



For you to think about, when you meet with Finns...An American expert Berry says: 

In Finland, a positive but quietly active person may not seem talkative. Such an individual often listens and thinks while others talk. However, they open their mouths when it’s their turn to talk and express something relevant to the discussion. Finns are able to interpret this kind of silence, but it is difficult for other cultures to be comfortable with it”.

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