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1. Distinguish Between High-Context and Low-Context Cultures

2️⃣ When in doubt, over-communicate context. Avoid idioms that don't translate (e.g., "ball is in your court" might confuse a non-native speaker).

📚 Intercultural Communication: Pathways to Better Interactions Online reminds us that culture doesn't disappear just because we are behind a screen.

It happens to the best of us. You send what you think is a polite, quick email, and the recipient thinks you are cold or aggressive. Or you wait for a reply that never seems to come.