Module 13 · Cross-cultural work and time zones

Cross-cultural work and time zones

Working well with people in other countries.

Reading ~8 minLesson 19 of 23

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Always write times with a zone: 15:00 WAT / 10:00 EST
Find the overlap hours and protect them
Directness differs by culture — when unsure, be polite and specific
Check public holidays on both sides before promising dates

'Can we meet Thursday 14:00 WAT (09:00 EDT)? That's inside both our working hours.'

Key takeaways

Every time has a zone
Protect overlap hours
Polite and specific travels well

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