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Years ago I worked with several people from UK. No subject matter will be broached until pleasantries have been exchanged. After a period of time they will ask
by BitwiseFool 6y ago
Years ago I worked with several people from UK. No subject matter will be broached until pleasantries have been exchanged. After a period of time they will ask to proceed. Then, only after a definitive "yes, go ahead" and a "no, this is not too much trouble", will they finally make their request. I found it both charming and terribly inefficient.
- nmstoker 6y agoIt's the same with those ponderous extended variants on "can I just jump in here. Would you mind if I asked a question? Because I'm curious to know..." - seem to be to be used by people from all over.
- a_lieb 6y agoI've found that one a lot more common than the "Hello" thing, but I'm sure it varies by the team.
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- deadbunny 6y agoAs someone born and bred in England this does not match my experience.