British Understatement vs American Overstatement.
Alyona
on May 14
host
One culture calls a disaster "a bit of a nuisance". The other calls a light drizzle "a total nightmare".
British understatement and American hyperbole aren't just accents - they're worldviews. And if you mix them up, you might walk away thinking a British client loved your idea (they said "quite good") or that an American colleague is having a breakdown (they're just tired).
In this session, we'll compare how these two styles affect negotiations, friendships, and even arguments. You'll learn why "not bad" can mean pure ecstasy — and why "I'm gonna die" might just mean it's Monday.
Takeaway: You'll stop misreading polite restraint as rejection, and stop mistaking enthusiasm for panic.
Takeaway: You'll stop misreading polite restraint as rejection, and stop mistaking enthusiasm for panic.
May 14 at 19:30 (msk time)
Online /zoom/
Online /zoom/