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“The moral is clear. Presenting to Londoners or New Yorkers? Get to the point and stick to it. Presenting to French, Spaniards, or Germans? Spend more time setting the parameters and explaining the background before jumping to your conclusion.” quote by Erin Meyer
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““The moral is clear. Presenting to Londoners or New Yorkers? Get to the point and stick to it. Presenting to French, Spaniards, or Germans? Spend more time setting the parameters and explaining the background before jumping to your conclusion.””

Erin Meyer

About This Quote

Source Book: The Culture Map by Erin Meyer, 2014

Tailor communication style to cultural expectations for effective persuasion.

In simple terms: Different cultures need different presentation approaches.

Key Takeaway

Adapt your pitch to your audience.

Themes

communication culture persuasion

Mood

strategic analytical

Type

instructional practical

When to use this quote

  • business meetings
  • international negotiations
  • public speaking

Key Concepts

cross‑cultural communication contextual framing

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance clarity with cultural nuance?
  • Which audiences require more background?
A Different Perspective

Over‑customizing can dilute core message.

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