My dad said that I shouldn’t be so s_____ because in German the word for ‘of course’ is also used for ‘yes’ or ‘absolutely’.
sensitive
15
It made me realize how easily misunderstandings c____ a____ when you make certain assumptions.
come about
15
My Korean friend who went to the USA wondered why people asked, ‘How’re you doing?’, but then when she replied – you know, actually told them how she was – people gave her s____ l____.
strange looks
15
I guess you could t____ offense when that happens and say people are insincere.
take
15
Sometimes people from China ask ‘_____’ instead of saying ‘____’, but it doesn’t mean they’re offering you food at that moment.
Have you eaten?; hello
15
I’ve heard international companies often give lessons to avoid these b____ in communication.
breakdowns
15
You just talk to people and learn not to a____ what you do or say is normal.
assume
15
There’s always an alternative i______.
interpretation
15
That’s a great lesson because miscommunication happens in all w_____ of l____.
