Definition of intercultural communication: communication among people of different cultural backgrounds.

    跨文化交际定义：不同文化背景人群之间的交流。

    Main barriers:
    ① ethnocentrism 民族中心主义
    ② prejudice & stereotypes 偏见、刻板印象
    ③ verbal & non‑verbal cultural differences 语言、非语言文化差异
    Ways for effective intercultural communication:

    develop cultural awareness 培养文化意识
    respect cultural diversity 尊重文化多样性
    avoid ethnocentrism 克服民族中心主义
    learn other cultures and adjust behaviors 学习异文化、调整交际行为
    use empathy 具备同理心