I have presented the "DOVE" promotional campaign in the East Bay. Was it difficult? It was for me. Fortunately, by that time I have already learned a lot about problem of not speaking the proper English and not knowing the social environment and its unwritten rules.
For instance, (when I just moved to USA) I responded in a very rude manner to the girl who said a compliment to me.
- Hey, I like your pants! - she said
- My pants are not your business! - I replied.
The American girl was startled and shocked.
The reason why I was so rude to her was I transformed my origin Russian perspective and experience on the situation. In my country people don't say compliments to each other if they are not friends or acquaintances. However, in order to rub, some stranger could approach you, saying something like: “Oh, nice watch.” or “I like your diamond necklace.” It would mean: fork it out or else.
It is very important to know about person’s/parties’ culture and background if you are interacting with them: negotiating or just speaking in a business matter or your regular life.
For instance, (when I just moved to USA) I responded in a very rude manner to the girl who said a compliment to me.
- Hey, I like your pants! - she said
- My pants are not your business! - I replied.
The American girl was startled and shocked.
The reason why I was so rude to her was I transformed my origin Russian perspective and experience on the situation. In my country people don't say compliments to each other if they are not friends or acquaintances. However, in order to rub, some stranger could approach you, saying something like: “Oh, nice watch.” or “I like your diamond necklace.” It would mean: fork it out or else.
It is very important to know about person’s/parties’ culture and background if you are interacting with them: negotiating or just speaking in a business matter or your regular life.
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