I read a column in the newspaper a few days ago that wrote about a meeting between Finnish and Russian women. They met to discuss differences in culture, manners and such. One of the things the column brought up was that women do not shake hands in
Really?
I have lived there, worked there, studied there, met a lot of locals.. and I do not recall this. Not that I recall ever shaking hand with anyone either. Well, maybe the other Finns. But the Russians.. we just said hello, hugged or kissed each other on cheeks (once on both sides). I never realised this. I did not acknowledge it as a cultural difference - but I knew it in practice.
And this is what all the books on cultures, intercultural communication, internationality etc. are good on. And the discussions, training sessions, lectures, moments of reflection .. and not to forget writing about it. It is good to reflect on your skills and knowledge and acknowledge that you know something that is good to know but you just never realised you knew..
Next up is my wonderful business trip to
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