Having a trusted cultural "insider" is so helpful. Good counsel, Detlef! Without an insider, it is natural for all people to interpret others' behavior through the lens of their upbringing and experience, rather than from the vantage point of the new cultural context.
... and it would be good, if you have an insider who has lived abroad or has worked with expats. Then he can compare his own culture with that of the expats and can give better advice.
Having a trusted cultural "insider" is so helpful. Good counsel, Detlef! Without an insider, it is natural for all people to interpret others' behavior through the lens of their upbringing and experience, rather than from the vantage point of the new cultural context.
... and it would be good, if you have an insider who has lived abroad or has worked with expats. Then he can compare his own culture with that of the expats and can give better advice.