Pavlo Bogachenko has been living in Ireland for two years now, and while he loves the humor of Irish people, there’s one thing that still throws him off: how indirect we can be. As a Ukrainian used to calling things as they are, Pavlo says navigating Irish politeness can feel like decoding “50 shades of great”...

Decisions take longer; feedback is softer, and let’s be honest - sometimes no one wants to say what they really mean. Why are Irish people indirect? Do we need to learn to toughen up a bit?

Andrea is joined by listeners, including Pavlo, to discuss.