http://prbreakfastclub.com/2009/09/18/north-vs-south/ .....a chance to start the day off right. Sat, 19 May 2012 00:08:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2 http://prbreakfastclub.com/2009/09/18/north-vs-south/comment-page-1/#comment-1765 TJ Dietderich Fri, 18 Sep 2009 19:59:50 +0000 http://prbreakfastclub.com/?p=504#comment-1765 I'm a Nole, but I don't tend to get excited about games until there's a big group of us and Bourbon is involved. (You know that's what Bobby Bowden is drinking out of those little Gatorade cups.) But it's a good way to think about the differences in the way people do business. As a southern gal, I've been elected to field calls from talkative clients because we will have a blast shooting the breeze. YES, tell me about your daughter's recital, YES, tell me about your pie recipe, YES, let's talk about the weather. I'm a Nole, but I don't tend to get excited about games until there's a big group of us and Bourbon is involved. (You know that's what Bobby Bowden is drinking out of those little Gatorade cups.) But it's a good way to think about the differences in the way people do business. As a southern gal, I've been elected to field calls from talkative clients because we will have a blast shooting the breeze. YES, tell me about your daughter's recital, YES, tell me about your pie recipe, YES, let's talk about the weather.

]]> http://prbreakfastclub.com/2009/09/18/north-vs-south/comment-page-1/#comment-1764 hdueitt Fri, 18 Sep 2009 19:11:13 +0000 http://prbreakfastclub.com/?p=504#comment-1764 Thanks Sherri. I remember when I first moved up to NYC and I got hung up on so many times by journalists and sports agents because I couldn't get to the point. Had to learn very quickly to adjust. Glad you liked it. And I have seen some Northerners who love College Football. Although NFL is a totally different e-mail. Thanks Sherri. I remember when I first moved up to NYC and I got hung up on so many times by journalists and sports agents because I couldn't get to the point. Had to learn very quickly to adjust. Glad you liked it. And I have seen some Northerners who love College Football. Although NFL is a totally different e-mail.

]]> http://prbreakfastclub.com/2009/09/18/north-vs-south/comment-page-1/#comment-1763 sherri haymond Fri, 18 Sep 2009 18:47:34 +0000 http://prbreakfastclub.com/?p=504#comment-1763 what a great analogy (though watch it - i'm from the north, a HUGE football fan, and your only saving grace here is that i went to college in the south - so i'm not taking your reposting of that hilarious email personally...just sub patron for bourbon and we're all good ;) ). This is an interesting question for ppl in the client service business generally - came up for me as a lawyer and a banker countless times. I think client service professionals do need to be mindful of cultural differences - this is not to say you should change your entire style - but I've found that cultural awareness (regional, international, etc...) goes a long way in solidifying client relationships and earning trust. And that's what it's all about. Great post, Heather! what a great analogy (though watch it – i'm from the north, a HUGE football fan, and your only saving grace here is that i went to college in the south – so i'm not taking your reposting of that hilarious email personally…just sub patron for bourbon and we're all good ). This is an interesting question for ppl in the client service business generally – came up for me as a lawyer and a banker countless times. I think client service professionals do need to be mindful of cultural differences – this is not to say you should change your entire style – but I've found that cultural awareness (regional, international, etc…) goes a long way in solidifying client relationships and earning trust. And that's what it's all about. Great post, Heather!

]]> http://prbreakfastclub.com/2009/09/18/north-vs-south/comment-page-1/#comment-291 TJ Dietderich Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:59:50 +0000 http://prbreakfastclub.com/?p=504#comment-291 I'm a Nole, but I don't tend to get excited about games until there's a big group of us and Bourbon is involved. (You know that's what Bobby Bowden is drinking out of those little Gatorade cups.) But it's a good way to think about the differences in the way people do business. As a southern gal, I've been elected to field calls from talkative clients because we will have a blast shooting the breeze. YES, tell me about your daughter's recital, YES, tell me about your pie recipe, YES, let's talk about the weather. I'm a Nole, but I don't tend to get excited about games until there's a big group of us and Bourbon is involved. (You know that's what Bobby Bowden is drinking out of those little Gatorade cups.) But it's a good way to think about the differences in the way people do business. As a southern gal, I've been elected to field calls from talkative clients because we will have a blast shooting the breeze. YES, tell me about your daughter's recital, YES, tell me about your pie recipe, YES, let's talk about the weather.

]]> http://prbreakfastclub.com/2009/09/18/north-vs-south/comment-page-1/#comment-288 hdueitt Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:11:13 +0000 http://prbreakfastclub.com/?p=504#comment-288 Thanks Sherri. I remember when I first moved up to NYC and I got hung up on so many times by journalists and sports agents because I couldn't get to the point. Had to learn very quickly to adjust. Glad you liked it. And I have seen some Northerners who love College Football. Although NFL is a totally different e-mail. Thanks Sherri. I remember when I first moved up to NYC and I got hung up on so many times by journalists and sports agents because I couldn't get to the point. Had to learn very quickly to adjust. Glad you liked it. And I have seen some Northerners who love College Football. Although NFL is a totally different e-mail.

]]> http://prbreakfastclub.com/2009/09/18/north-vs-south/comment-page-1/#comment-285 sherri haymond Fri, 18 Sep 2009 14:47:34 +0000 http://prbreakfastclub.com/?p=504#comment-285 what a great analogy (though watch it - i'm from the north, a HUGE football fan, and your only saving grace here is that i went to college in the south - so i'm not taking your reposting of that hilarious email personally...just sub patron for bourbon and we're all good ;) ). This is an interesting question for ppl in the client service business generally - came up for me as a lawyer and a banker countless times. I think client service professionals do need to be mindful of cultural differences - this is not to say you should change your entire style - but I've found that cultural awareness (regional, international, etc...) goes a long way in solidifying client relationships and earning trust. And that's what it's all about. Great post, Heather! what a great analogy (though watch it – i'm from the north, a HUGE football fan, and your only saving grace here is that i went to college in the south – so i'm not taking your reposting of that hilarious email personally…just sub patron for bourbon and we're all good ). This is an interesting question for ppl in the client service business generally – came up for me as a lawyer and a banker countless times. I think client service professionals do need to be mindful of cultural differences – this is not to say you should change your entire style – but I've found that cultural awareness (regional, international, etc…) goes a long way in solidifying client relationships and earning trust. And that's what it's all about. Great post, Heather!

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