In collectivist cultures such as China or Mexico, building a personal relationship is key before moving forward professionally. Thank-you notes and follow-ups that include brief, polite inquiries about family or well-being can strengthen professional bonds. Women in tech should gauge how much personal touch is appropriate in these cultures versus more transactional communication styles typical in individualistic cultures.
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