…is that I always know exactly where I stand with them.
All the South African and Dutch people I have ever met have always been direct – which means they have told me to my face what they were thinking.
The opposite of that approach is to be nice to people, and NOT let them know when they are doing something you don’t like.
In Australian workplaces, we often go out of our way to be nice to people. Then performance reviews come around, and you are startled by the feedback – which usually catches you by surprise.
I’m drinking a toast to all my South African and Dutch friends. We are kindred spirits. 😍
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