Communication Style

Although Slovakia values direct communication, there is also a focus on carefully crafting what is said to ensure that information is conveyed in a sensitive manner. The degree of a relationship will frequently dictate how straightforward a person is. Diplomacy will be heavily emphasized in freshly formed and more official partnerships. However, after the earliest stages of a relationship have gone, people feel more at ease being open with one another.

Given how much tradition is treasured, it is frequently beneficial to provide some historical background or context before a meeting or new program is introduced. Slovaks don't require a ton of previous knowledge to feel comfortable moving forward with a deal, but they do need some information and may ask questions until they feel at ease and can do so successfully. Body language, posture, and tonal delivery are crucial additions to the spoken word, emphasizing certain phrases or giving them new significance.