3.8. COMMUNICATING IN WRITING
No matter how great the desire to reduce paperwork, all business and organizational life requires some forms of written communication, yet the norms vary across national cultures. From how to write the date to how to organize one's thoughts, differences in these practices can cause confusion at best and major problems at worst. Understanding and adapting to the preferences of the culture of the reader and eliminating confusion wherever possible are some of the fundamental guidelines in written communication in a global organization. Other guidelines are listed below:
| Mode | Advantages | Disadvantages |
|---|---|---|
| Face-to-Face | Personal Relationship and trust building Two-way Nonverbal cues Immediate feedback Private | Travel expense Scheduling ... |
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