Lesson 15 Dialogue Be Open-Minded and Embrace Cultural Differences Sean, did you hear what happened to Sarah? No, what happened? Her boss asked her to move to the Tech Support Team. Since then, she's so bummed out. Why is she bummed out? Think about it! Why would your boss want to transfer you to another division unless you're a pain in his neck? Sarah always thought her boss played favorites and that she was always chosen for the great tasks. Are you serious? I think it's all a misunderstanding. Isn't her boss from the States? Yes, I think he's from Seattle. Her boss wants to give her a great opportunity to widen her horizons by experiencing something different. He wouldn't have suggested that if he hadn't had faith in her. Hmm, what makes you say that? Try to look at it from his point of view. In his culture, people generally change jobs within the same industry because it gives them a broader base of experience. They view a job change as a way of promoting themselves to a better position. Her boss is trying to do her a favor. Wow, now that you mention it, it was just a cultural misunderstanding.
