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Different spoken languages

Spoken language is the most important communication tool between people. Spoken language is seen as people's natural production tool, more common and normal, while written language is seen as intricate because of its broad rules. The same language has different meanings in different contexts. When two countries that use the same language communicate, there may also be some misunderstandings due to some dialects. American English and British English is a example for when two different of cross-cultural communication.

Different Cultures in Communication

With the development of globalization, different cultures come into contact with each other. People from different cultural backgrounds have difficulty communicating, not only because of language barriers, but also because of cultural influences. In the individualistic cultures of the United States and Canada, self-awareness predominates. In Asian cultures, there is more emphasis on interdependence in society and more emphasis on the interconnectedness of the individual with others and the environment. Cultural differences often transcend language barriers. Even if they speak the same language, this cultural difference is one of the biggest difficulties in intercultural communication.