Do you return to old cultural habits under pressure at work?
Under high stress, people often fall back on early cultural behaviors, which can lead to workplace misunderstandings.
2026年8月11日
/ DANGDI / DANGDI / DANGDI /Work stress can make you return to old cultural habits.
Signe Biering writes about this in Copenhagen Post.
Under pressure, people often rely on behaviors from childhood or early jobs.
These old habits can show up at the wrong moment.
Danish and Swedish workplaces value flat hierarchies and direct talk.
Under stress, foreign workers may fall back on original cultural styles.
This change can cause misunderstandings with local peers.
Recognizing this habit helps you manage workplace stress better.
Source: The Copenhagen Post
