Culture's Hidden Impact
Culture surrounds us and shapes our daily lives, often without us even realizing it. Michele highlights the concept of social norms as the unwritten rules that guide behavior, emphasizing how these norms can vary significantly across different cultures. Using the metaphor of fish in water, she illustrates how the most significant influences on our actions can be the hardest to perceive.In this clip
From this podcast
Think Fast, Talk Smart: Communication Techniques
67. What Is Normal? How Culture Affects Communication Styles
Related Questions
How does company culture change as discussed in the episode Mindscape 62 | Michele Gelfand on Tight and Loose Societies and People and the clip Tightness in Occupations?
Are there certain types of people who are more sensitive to the need for specific contextual cues to execute a routine, while others are more flexible in their requirements for executing a routine or habit, as discussed in the episode Mindscape 62 | Michele Gelfand on Tight and Loose Societies and People and the clip Cultural Intelligence?
How does company culture change as discussed in the episode Michele Gelfand on Rule Makers, Rule Breakers and the clip Tight and Loose Cultures?