Being Welcoming - Don't Overwhelm
This is part 8 of 10 ways to be more effective in interacting with someone from another country
Don't overwhelm the other person. Pauses in conversation are OK. In fact, conversational pauses are different lengths in different languages. At a party, it's OK to sit together and be quiet, doing a spot of people-watching. Just having someone with you is reassuring when you're a newcomer.
Previous tip: Share a little about your background.
Next tip: Be inclusive.
