Why are Irish people indirect?
27 May - 9 mins
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Pavlo Bogachenko has been living in Ireland for two years now, and while he loves the humor of Irish people, there’s one thing that still throws him off: how indirect we can be. As a Ukrainian used to calling things as they are, Pavlo says navigating Irish politeness can feel like decoding “50 shades of great”...
Decisions take longer; feedback is softer, and let’s be honest - sometimes no one wants to say what they really mean. Why are Irish people indirect? Do we need to learn to toughen up a bit?
Andrea is joined by listeners, including Pavlo, to discuss.
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