These tips are based on my many years experience working with
Asian language speakers on their conversation, pronunciation,
and presentation skills. - Aim for fluency before accuracy Don’t
pause looking for the perfect word or grammar structure. Slow
speech seems choppy. Americans would rather hear fluid speech
with some errors spoken at a normal pace than slow, monotone,
carefully worded speech. - Be specific and explicit Americans
don’t read between the lines like many high context cultures do.
Be sure to be clear and direct in all your communications, both
spoken and written. - Speak with conviction Use a full tone and
proper intonation. A rising tone at the end of the sentence
sounds unsure or questioning. - Have assertive posture, volume
and projection Stand erect, open your chest, lift your chin and
square your hips. Take up space. - Maintain eye contact
Maintaining eye contact is seen as a sign of honesty and
character. - Give a firm handshake Like eye contact, how you
give a handshake is seen as a sig