Extract from GCAE internal report – cultural and organisational factors. Reasons why Non-Native English Speakers do not Play a More Active Part in the IAA
There are a number of reasons why NNE do not play a more active part in the IAA, to mention a few:
Cultural
There are differences in working styles and many members must be given enough time to consider the issues in question, perhaps to discuss them with colleagues and then to formulate their reply in an actual meeting. Sometimes you are even used to listening to the more senior ones and accept their proposals etc.