As in previous discussions, the issues of differences in business practice comes up. It teaches a good lesson of knowing habits of others before engaging in a project with different nationalities. Not only will it make it easier to move through the work process, but it will also make both sides more comfortable. Two men from different areas of Europe are beginning to work on the project, but the habits each observes seems very strange to the other. If issues are not addressed properly and quickly, then they can lead to many more problems. Anglo-Saxons have focus on the individual, Asians and Italians on seniority, French and Germanic on status, and Germanic on authority. The most important factor is to find a way that all of these different cultures and backgrounds can work together to create the best outcome possible.
What personally have you experienced that has presented differences in engineering? Did it cause problems and, if it did how did you solve the issues?
What are your tips for learning the most you can about other cultures?
What are the advantages to engineering in the different parts of Europe and also what are the disadvantages that one may not necessarily know about?
Are there any interesting or really good experiences you had working with other cultures?
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