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Scenario

When your communication style gets misinterpreted

People assume I'm angry when I speak loudly in my native language but that's just how we show excitement.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Cultural communication norms clash with dominant social expectations, leading to character misattribution.

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Language and identity — what your first language holds?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.