Multilingualism for business
There are lots of studies (in neuroscience) saying that people who speak more than one language think different than others who speak only the mother tongue. In my opinion, it's enough to make me think about introducing multilingualism in my life and in my family life.
I think it should be enough for any person who thinks about the future.
Beyond all that I told before, I think that speaking to people in their language is like touching their heart. Can you imagine in business? I think that's an unquestionable reason too.
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Multilingualism for business
There are lots of studies (in neuroscience) saying that people who speak more than one language think differently than others who speak only their mother tongue. In my opinion, it's enough to make me think about introducing multilingualism in my life and in my family life.I think it should be enough for any person who thinks about the future.
Beyond all that I wrote before, I think that speaking to people in their language is like touching their heart. Can you imagine its effect in business? I think that's an unquestionable reason to.
'mother tongue' is ok but I'd be tempted to use 'native language' - that's a question of style though.
'unquestionable reason' sounds a little awkward, but I'm struggling to think of a better phrase. There's a useful colloquialism you could use here - 'I think that's a no-brainer.'
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I agree with that. I think that learning a new language brings more than just words. It brings understanding of other culture, it brings empathy toward "different', in a good way ! It brings knowledge and openness to new things. As an engineer, I know that you must adjust to your work environment. I've worked with Americans, Canadian( both French and English side ), Frenchs and Belgians and each have a very different intellectual approach. Whether, it is on the analytic approach on problems, on work pace, work ethics, etc.
I try each morning to say "Hi" to my co-workers in their native language it always brings a smile.
As a french speaker, I feel that sometimes idea and meaning cannot just be translated into words. We have to know it to feel it ! As you said its touching people's heart that matters the most as it leaves a long lasting impression on them! Cheers
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