The Real Cost of Cultural Ignorance
Let’s be clear: Knowledge is power in business. It's risky to not know how other cultures work. It’s risky to assume your way of communicating, leading, or building trust will be effective across all borders—especially in the U.S., where expectations around directness, individualism, efficiency, and clarity often clash with international norms.
Miscommunication = Missed opportunity.
Misunderstanding = Mistrust.
Mistrust = Money lost.
On the other hand, cultural fluency lets you navigate complexity with skill and confidence. It gives you the insight to pivot, the tools to connect, and the awareness to lead with intention.
Let’s Make Culture Your Strategic Advantage
Understanding U.S. culture is not about becoming someone else. It’s about expanding your perspective, increasing your impact, and making better decisions with the full picture in mind.
It’s about decoding the culture so you can unlock opportunity.
Because once you see how culture shapes behavior,
you lead differently.
You communicate more effectively.
You become someone people trust.
And that’s when real growth begins.
Work With Marike Korn
Her services include:
U.S. Culture Training: Decode American business norms, communication styles, and leadership expectations.
Executive Coaching: One-on-one support for professionals navigating cross-cultural leadership.
Culturally Informed Communication Strategy: Tailored insights to help you succeed in sales, negotiations, presentations, and relationship building.
Get ahead of your competitors with cultural knowledge.
Turn your assumptions into certainty.
Lead with clarity, not confusion.
Ready to decode U.S. culture?
Ready to capitalize on the power of cultural knowledge?
Let’s talk.
Contact Marike Korn – U.S. Culture Consultant & English Communication Coach.
Are you ready to turn cultural knowledge into success? Learn more about her services here, email Marike Korn at office[at]lingualinkdc.net, or connect with her on LinkedIn.