Business Insider Singapore has an illuminating infographic that explains the different ways criticism is doled out in 12 countries around the world.
The data was obtained from Erin Meyer, professor at international business school INSEAD and author of The Culture Map: Breaking Through The Invisible Boundaries of Global Business.
According to Meyer, Americans are the most direct and often give negative feedback in writing, while the French and Brazilians prefer more subtle ways of communicating criticism.
Find out the working styles of each country in the infographic below.
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[via Business Insider Singapore]