Whether the use of dialects in meetings will affect the degree of personal attention is indeed a question worth exploring. This phenomenon may vary depending on culture, region, and industry background. The following are some key factors and analysis.： ### 1. **Workplace environment and cultural differences** -**Internationalization or standardization environment**: In foreign enterprises, technology companies, or situations where frequent cross-regional collaboration is required, Mandarin or English may be more encouraged, and dialects may appear unprofessional or even cause communication barriers. -**Localization scenario**: In local enterprises or government agencies, dialects may bring people closer and even become a manifestation of trust (for example, in business negotiations in some regions, dialects are instead a symbol of "insiders"). ### 2. **Potential prejudices and stereotypes** -**Hidden prejudice**: Some people may associate dialects with negative labels such as "low education" and "local atmosphere", although this view is not fair. For example, some dialects (such as Cantonese and Wu) may have the impression of "high-end" due to their use in economically strong areas. -**Inclusive differences**: The more diverse a team is, the more likely it is to pay attention to content rather than form; traditional companies with distinct levels may pay more attention to "decent" expressions. ### 3. **Trade-off in communication efficiency** -If there are non-dialect speakers in the meeting, the dialect may cause incomplete information transmission and reduce the influence of the speakers. Studies have shown that **When using a common language, the probability of being quoted in a speech is 30% higher** (refer to the "Harvard Business Review" related research). ### 4. **Response recommendations** -**Evaluation occasion**: Mandarin is recommended for key reports and cross-departmental meetings; informal discussions or internal meetings of local teams can be handled flexibly. -**Highlight professional value**: If the accent/dialect is underestimated, the point of view can be strengthened through data visualization and structured expression (such as PREP law). -**Utilization of cultural capital**: In certain scenarios, dialects can instead become a tool for building trust (such as local customer reception). ### 5. **Case comparison** -Negative case: The regional person in charge of an Internet company was considered by the headquarters to "lack a global perspective" because he insisted on reporting in a dialect. -Positive case: A producer of a dialect variety show successfully obtained a resource tilt at the planning meeting by cleverly integrating dialect stems. In the end, the core of workplace evaluation is still professional ability, but language choice does affect the first impression. It is recommended to observe the unspoken rules in the organization-if Mandarin is commonly used at the top, this often implies some kind of default norm. There is a need for a dynamic balance between maintaining a professional image and demonstrating cultural self-confidence.