Suggestion for avoiding cultural

misunderstanding
It should always be assumed that cultural differences cause problems in communication,
misunderstandings, can cause a negative reaction of the interlocutor. Therefore, we must closely monitor
the reaction of the interlocutor and, noticing the inadequate, from our point of view, reaction, try to
understand what caused it, correct our behavior, our speech.
At the same time, it is also important to realize that the better you know the language of a representative
of another culture, the stricter it will be in your assessment of your behavior: what looks excusable to a
foreigner who knows a hundred or other words of a foreign language can be regarded as an insult from a
person more or less fluent in this language.
You should always take into account the high probability of misunderstanding, be patient, be ready to
correct your behavior, in accordance with the current situation.
Avoiding the use of slang and idioms, choosing words that convey only the most denotative meaning;
A high level of attention to the interlocutor, including the clarification of words that are not quite
understood (it is especially important if there is a local accent);
Understanding that for some languages, incorrect stress and incorrect intonation can change the meaning
of a sentence;
Avoiding the use of slang and idioms, choosing words that convey
only the most denotative meaning;
A high level of attention to the interlocutor, including the clarification
of words that are not quite understood (it is especially important if
there is a local accent);
Understanding that for some languages, incorrect stress and incorrect
intonation can change the meaning of a sentence;