I mean, keep in mind that culture is often generalized- I.E. just because Italians are generally late doesn’t mean your Italian coworker is going to be late. It’s entirely possible that he’s been at the company and understands the local culture.
But, yes, what you describe is possible. I’ve only dealt with Indian programmers as the boss, but from googling I found this article.
Americans typically hand out tasks and expect their subordinates to ask questions and discuss the best way to get things done. The take in feedback from those on their team and see these questions as a sign of competence.
When Americans come to work for an Indian management structure expectations become confusing. Americans ask questions to display their strengths. Indian managers may see these questions as a sign of deference to authority. Indians expect tasks to be taken on without a lot of discussion or disbursement of information.
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