Listen "1 - Too Direct for India? Navigating Identity and Languages Across Cultures"
Episode Synopsis
Today, we meet Nena Nikolic, a Serbian educator and expat with over 20 years of international experience across Asia, Latin America, and India.Nena shares how embracing adaptability and cultural empathy helped her succeed in different countries.Chapters00:00Cultural Awareness and Communication02:43Teaching Across Borders05:52Understanding Serbian Culture08:35Direct vs. Indirect Communication11:19Language and Behavior14:14Cultural Adaptation and Challenges17:20Traveling vs. Living AbroadNavigate Across Borders is a podcast where you will discover 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. Questions or comments? Get in touch here or on social media.I’m Dorothée Chareyron, 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/navigateacrossborders
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