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Silicon Valley Culture
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Jan 15, 2026
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How to show up in any room with a low heart rate: Silicon Valley’s missing etiquette playbook
Lenny's Podcast·Jan 15, 2026
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Silicon Valley founders often lack proper etiquette because they are encouraged to be abrasive, but learning these social skills is crucial for navigating business and building partnerships.
“You have a lot of really young people. They've been holed up in a room coding and they show up encouraged by Silicon Valley to be somewhat abrasive on purpose.”
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