Distinguish Between Individualistic and Collectivist Cultures when Dealing with Foreign Nationals
Which culture would you rather be born into: individualistic, or collectivist?
Can you predict, how your foreign clients will answer this question?
Did you know that English is the only major language in which the pronoun "I" is capitalized? No wonder our mainstream individualistic culture values the "I" mentality, and puts the emphasis on the individual over the group. It is acceptable and appropriate in our culture to blow one's own horn. We even say, "The squeaky wheel gets the grease".
