Cheat Sheet 1: Cultural Fluency Quick Guide

A simple tool for navigating East–West communication.

If you’re unsure what’s happening, ask yourself:

• Is this about directness vs. harmony?
• Is this about individual needs vs. group expectations?
• Is this about saving face?
• Is this about emotional expression vs. emotional restraint?

Then ask:

• What does respect look like in their context?
• What does clarity look like in mine?

How can we meet in the middle?