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.

Chapters

00:00

Cultural Habits and Traditions

06:04

Personal Cultural Insights 

11:59

Cultural Differences and Stereotypes

17:54

Work Culture and Professional Expectations

22:54

Cultural Differences in Social Invitations

24:04

Communication Styles: WhatsApp vs. Email

25:36

Hierarchy and Directness in Professional Settings

27:27

Navigating Cross-Cultural Relationships

28:14

Time Management: German Precision vs. Italian Flexibility

31:07

Cultural Adaptation in Relationships

32:42

Language and Identity: Expressing Oneself in Different Languages

35:07

The Interplay of Language and Culture

37:48

Reflections on Living Abroad and Future Plans

Navigate 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 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

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