I think a cross cultural communication on the telephone is very
important nowadays.
Because must be in the business across the country. And a second
language, it is necessary to communicate. Therefore must be careful to
communicate such as even when
English is the common language in a cross cultural situation, this does not
mean you should speak at normal speed. Slow down, speak clearly and ensure your
pronunciation is intelligible. Try
not to ask double questions such as, "Do you want to carry on or shall we
stop here?" In a cross cultural situation only the first or second
question may have been comprehended. Let your listener answer one question at a
time. Many cross cultural communication misunderstandings have been caused by
the use of negative questions and answers. In English we answer 'yes' if the
answer is affirmative and 'no' if it is negative. In other cultures a 'yes' or
'no' may only be indicating whether the questioner is right or wrong. For
example, the response to "Are you not coming?" may be 'yes', meaning
'Yes, I am not coming'. Cross cultural communication is enhanced through taking
turns to talk, making a point and then listening to the response.