Question:

Respond to the following:

Based on your experiences of working with a team member from a different culture, should a project manager continue to pat team members on the back in a gesture of appreciation for a great job done or is it best to avoid this gesture?

In your opinion, should project managers tailor their approach/strategy to the culture of each team member or should the team members conform themselves to a standard approach?

In some cultures, it is not okay for a project manager to briefly touch their team members (such as patting them on the back) for a job well done, but in the U.S., it is a common practice. Should a project manager continue patting team members on the back for great job or is it best to avoid this gesture?