How to tackle cultural misunderstanding in the workplace

Augusta

VIP Contributor
Cultural misunderstanding is one common issues that an employer will be faced with people from different cultures coming together. The truth is that mere patting someone on the back or giving a thumbs up with the left hand can be very offensive in some cultures.

So you would need to work on this to make sure that everyone work like a team despite the difference in culture.

You can do the following to resolve the issue.

Learn about different cultures
One of the ways to resolve cultural differences is to alert everyone to learn about the culture of others to avoid incessant conflict.

Everyone should be polite to one another
Nothing solve a conflicting problem like politeness. Politeness should be the watchword for everyone
Application of diversity training
Another good way of resolving cultural misunderstanding Is by employing diversity training for all the employees

There should be rules for accommodating cultural difference.
To tackle cultural misunderstanding in the workplace. The should be rule In place where everyone should accomodate one another cultural difference to maintain peace.
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What do you think?
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Yusra3

VIP Contributor
When you're in the workplace, it can be easy to become complacent and lose sight of the fact that we all have different cultural backgrounds. It's important to remember that there is no such thing as "the norm" when it comes to cultural differences. every culture is different and has its own set of values, beliefs, and behaviors.

So how do you go about tackling cultural misunderstanding? The best way is to start with an understanding of what your company values and expects from its employees. Then, you can move on to acknowledging those expectations in a respectful manner. If someone doesn't understand your cultural beliefs or behaviors, it's important not to overreact or take umbrage at their ignorance but rather, it's better to find an opportunity for them to learn from you. This might mean offering some advice or sharing your experience with them so they can gain insight into what is happening around them.
 

Etini

Valued Contributor
There is nothing to tackle here. You don't bring your culture to your workplace. Every workplace has a culture which every employee of the organization must respect and adhere to. Please if the want to practice your culture, you can go to the village and take a chieftaincy so you can do it very well. If you want to work, from your culture and work.

I once met a man who said that in his culture, women can't look at men in the eyes while talking to the men. And the guy was carrying it on his head, even bringing it to the workplace. The first time I shouted for him, he understood that a workplace is not a place to throw tantrums. I hate people that carry inconsequential things on their heads. They hardly go far in life. I like people that can adjust to the modus of a particular place they find themselves.
 
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