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Co-authored-by: Carol Willing <[email protected]>
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Expand Up @@ -30,13 +30,14 @@ Communicating across cultures and languages
Not every contributor writes English as a first language, and phrasing that
feels neutral in one culture can read as blunt or rude in another.

**Assume good faith.** If a message feels abrupt, it's probably a language
barrier or a different communication style rather than rudeness. If you're
**Practice active listening.** Try to focus on understanding the message before reacting.

**Confirm Understanding.** Ask open-ended questions and paraphrase to avoid misunderstandings. If you're
unsure what someone meant, ask: "I want to make sure I understand: are you
saying X?"

**Use translation tools freely.** If English isn't your first language,
translation software or AI tools can help you check that your message has the
translation software or AI tools may help you check that your message has the
tone you intend. Getting the phrasing wrong can make a reasonable point sound
more aggressive than it is.
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