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Tune Your Talk-Ratio

In direct Anglo cultures, talk 60%/listen 40%; in East-Asian, reverse it.

12 min Advanced

Goal

Adjust your talk-ratio in international meetings per majority culture.

Steps

  1. 1
    Identify majority culture.
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Expected Outcome

Immediate
Leave without "talked too much" feedback.

Evidence base

School: Cross-Cultural Communication

Founders: Erin Meyer (2014)

Meyer — Communicating axis: talk-ratios aren't universal.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does "Tune Your Talk-Ratio" take?
This exercise takes about 12 minutes, practiced with another person in a Behavioral format.
When will I notice the effect of "Tune Your Talk-Ratio"?
Leave without "talked too much" feedback. In the short term: Nominated for cross-cultural projects: "you get the rhythm".
Is "Tune Your Talk-Ratio" evidence-based?
Yes — it draws on Cross-Cultural Communication (Erin Meyer (2014)). Meyer — Communicating axis: talk-ratios aren't universal.
Is "Tune Your Talk-Ratio" suitable for beginners?
Its difficulty level is: Advanced. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.

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