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You hop on a global call and someone says “I’m fine.”
Tuesday, May 20, 2025• 4 min read
You hop on a global call and someone says “I’m fine.”
But the pause, the pitch drop, the quick sigh—those tell the real story.
In virtual teams, what ISN’T said often matters more than words.
Listen for:
• breath before “Go ahead.”
• rushed cadence under stress
• soft tone when they disagree
Next time “I’m fine” sounds off,
ask “What’s really on your mind?”
Small shifts build cross-cultural trust. 🌏
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