7 - From Germany to India - How culture shapes who we are

In this episode I chat with Petra Nenning about life between Germany and India. Petra and I used to work together in Bangalore.She shares her stories of fitting in with Indian traditions when she was living and working there. We also talk about how speaking different languages changes who we are, and how living abroad helps you be aware of your own country’s culture.Chapters00:00Cultural Habits and Traditions06:04Personal Cultural Insights 11:59Cultural Differences and Stereotypes17:54Work Culture and Professional Expectations22:54Cultural Differences in Social Invitations24:04Communication Styles: WhatsApp vs. Email25:36Hierarchy and Directness in Professional Settings27:27Navigating Cross-Cultural Relationships28:14Time Management: German Precision vs. Italian Flexibility31:07Cultural Adaptation in Relationships32:42Language and Identity: Expressing Oneself in Different Languages35:07The Interplay of Language and Culture37:48Reflections on Living Abroad and Future PlansNavigate Across Borders is a podcast where you hear about the real-life stories of ambitious professionals and expats from different countries. Whether they’re working with international teams or living with someone from a different culture, they will explain how they build cross-cultural connections. Who am?I’m Dotty a French expat & global educator who has lived and worked in Asia since 2004. I’m now based in Bangalore, India.This podcast is on all major podcast platforms & YouTube. Access here: https://lnk.bio/navigate_across_borders https://linktr.ee/navigateacrossbordersSupport the show