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But what does that actually mean? Too shy? Too loud? Too uncultured? The concept of "cultural fit" is so vague it can easily be used to mask actual discrimination, along with general arbitrary "I don't like the cut of your jib" decisions.



> Too shy? Too loud? Too uncultured?

Yes, yes, and yes, it can mean all of those things and more.

> The concept of "cultural fit" is so vague it can easily be used to mask actual discrimination

No kidding? Really? Wow, I hope no one else realizes this.

It means whatever they want it to mean. It is a general, hand-wavy no that you can't really question.




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