Answer by Old_Lamplighter for Can't understand boss's accent
You can put the onus on yourself by continuing to say "I'm sorry, and excuse me, then add :"I have trouble with accents"I'm hearing impaired and it's VERY hard for me to understand accents, so I am...
View ArticleAnswer by Ertai87 for Can't understand boss's accent
Definitely do mention it, as it's a productivity issue; if you can't understand her then you can't do your work effectively. She's also probably wondering why she has to constantly repeat herself and,...
View ArticleAnswer by NegativeFriction for Can't understand boss's accent
I concur with others saying to bring it up and phrase it as your issue; my go-to is to explain that I'm hard of hearing, so it's generally easiest for me if communication is primarily written. It's...
View ArticleAnswer by Dalton for Can't understand boss's accent
That's a pretty common issue when you work in an industry as global as this. You'll learn to understand her better in time, but I wouldn't address it directly. It wouldn't achieve anything and I doubt...
View ArticleAnswer by Joe Strazzere for Can't understand boss's accent
Is it better to speak up and let her know this is a challenge for me?If so, what is the best way to do it?That depends on your relationship with your boss.You've been there for six months, so you must...
View ArticleAnswer by iLuvLogix for Can't understand boss's accent
Is it better to speak up and let her know this is a challenge for me? If so, what is the best way to do it?Yes - you should mention the communication-issue since it does already affect productivity -...
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I've reported to my boss for about 6 months. She is a good boss in that she really sticks up for the team and is very serious about trying to get us to grow as individuals.The one problem I have is...
View ArticleAnswer by hb20007 for Can't understand boss's accent
Why talking is not a good ideaI believe that talking to your boss about it, in most cases, can risk damaging your relationship with her. If none of your team members have expressed similar concerns to...
View ArticleAnswer by Jahaziel for Can't understand boss's accent
TL/DR: there are other aspects of talking/hearing besides pure accent. Learn to ask some questions that make it easier for you to understand.I (sometimes) have this issue with no other than my wife! We...
View ArticleAnswer by user45266 for Can't understand boss's accent
Here's a potential tactful way to approach the subject:Simply walking up to your boss and demanding she speak "normal[sic]" introduces a real chance for interpersonal problems. This method could come...
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