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With the growing trend of globalization，people from different cultures frequently meet each other．It is inevitable that conflicts often occur owing to the language barrier and cultural difference between them．In order to truly understand what it takes to communicate effectively，we have to gain a profound understanding of how cultural elements influence communication and develop relevant skills．Cross-cultural communication refers to the interaction between individuals or groups from different cultural backgrounds．It is the process of recognizing both differences and similarities among cultural groups in order to tackle various communicative issues．Effective cross-cultural communication is essential to preventing and resolving conflicts，building networks，and creating a satisfactory work environment for everyone involved．(https://www.daowen.com)