Amazon-com-author-susancyoung Quote by Susan C. Young
““Being culturally aware and respectful of others’ cultures will help you to keep the habit of making eye contact in context. As a matter of fact, in some parts of the world making eye contact can be construed as being exactly the opposite of what I am sharing in these pages. Making a great first impression is always about the specific environment and circumstance, isn’t it?””
About This Quote
Source Article: “Cross‑Cultural Communication Tips” (2021)
Being aware of cultural norms, like eye contact, helps adapt behavior to respect different expectations.
In simple terms: Cultural awareness guides appropriate eye contact.
Key Takeaway
Adapt to context.
Themes
culture
communication
respect
Mood
thoughtful
practical
Type
educational
advisory
When to use this quote
- business meetings
- travel
- multicultural classrooms
Key Concepts
intercultural competence
social norms
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you learn local customs?
- When is eye contact respectful?
A Different Perspective
Risk of overgeneralizing cultures.
