What do you call someone that speaks several languages?
Two or more languages: multilingual
Two languages: bilingual
Three languages: trilingual
Many languages: polyglot
source | wikianswers
In all honesty, bilingual and if you are an Indian then probably, trilingual (almost everyone can manage their mother tongue, Hindi & English)
you probably learnt some french/spanish/german in school too, but can you truly converse in those languages?
Before we get to our language abilities, let me try and detail why being a polyglot is such an awesome thing for you and your career.
There are more than 100000 reasons.
The number of foreigners working in India in the software and outsourcing industries is mounting at a rapid pace, surpassing 50,000 at the last count by registrar’s office in New Delhi. - source
This is probably an old estimate and one that only takes into account IT. Add hospitality into the mix general managers, executive chefs in some of the best hotels in India are expats.
here's another study
The country's outsourcers will need some 160,000 workers with top-notch foreign-language skills by 2010, estimates Evalueserve
In another story, business standard says Foreign bosses may help India Inc to negotiate global drive, and cites various leading Indian business leaders suggesting more foreigners leading Indian companies.
With more and more travel, international trade, not only are your customers coming from across the world, but so are your suppliers, your colleagues and your bosses.
Its time. Its time to speak their language.
A company, any company is made of people. Everything else is easier to manage. your relationships with those people will create in most cases either a success or a failure.
According to a lot of research, people leave bosses not companies. If your boss from a similar culture, similar language is difficult, imagine working for one who doesn't even understand a word you say, let alone the thought and effort you put behind creating it.
Speaking the other person's language creates a bond instantaneously. It breaks the proverbial ice and helps you leap frog into the inner sanctum.
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