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Old 02-01-2009, 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Reneelaufer View Post
We gave them soap and deodorant with explicit instructions that it had to be used every day.
Wow. Are you kidding me?! What type of business? If I went to work in another country and they did something like this, I'd be on the next plane home. I agree that HR discussing cultural differences with folks is appropriate, but the approach you describe isn't diplomatic at all. It's rude and bizarre!
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