Assignment:
Step 1: Make a table of slang terms.
Use a word processor to create a table with two columns like this one (or cut and paste and fill in):
Slang Term
Slang Replacements
For the "Slang Term" column, list 10 examples of slang (in your own language) that could be misinterpreted or misunderstood during a business conversation with someone from another culture.
For the "Slang Replacements" column, list at least three other words or phrases for each slang term that could convey the same message in a more clear, understandable way.
Step 2: Answer the following questions and, if appropriate, include personal experience as part of your answers:
How can the use of slang make communication across cultures more challenging and often create a language barrier? Provide examples.