What the English speaker says
"If you don't mind, you might consider doing it this way."

What the German hears
"The way you're doing it is fine. You could think about this alternative if things don't pan out, but it's not important."

What the English speaker means
"Do it this way."

There is a lot of good Drupal talent coming out of Europe these days. Small shops are growing all over the EU, from France to Slovakia, and there's a lot of value in collaborating with English world-based firms and clients. The culture differences can be a real challenge, though.

If you run a Drupal shop and want to improve your communication with English based companies, come join us and discuss:

• Strategies for bridging the cultural divide
• Matching the expectations of English-world business to the norms of your culture
• Ensuring that your communications are always English business appropriate
• Success stories