Traveling across the U.S. exposes traveling therapists and allied professionals to exciting new sights, cultures and cuisine. But, what many travelers aren’t expecting are the regional shifts in communication styles that can create a “language” barrier. While a career in traveling can push you outside your comfort zone, it can sometimes be a little more challenging than you expected. Here’s some differences you might face and a few universal responses that will help you cross all cultural and regional differences. Building trust, making friends & “Good morning!” While you’ll encounter dozens of friendly faces throughout each assignment, subtle communication differences can unintentionally cause you to leave a negative impression on folks around you. For example, a co-worker from a Midwestern state might be friendly and open right off the bat, while a client from the same region might fail to share important information during your therapy sessions because they think […]