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Unit I1. The key to an effective and meaningful intercultural communication and essential factors contributing to smooth communications between people from different culturesAccording to the text, we will face six blocks to make an effective and meaningful intercultural communication. There are assumptions of similarities, language difference, nonverbal misinterpretations, the presence of preconceptions and stereotype, the practice of immediate evaluation and high anxiety. From my perspective, there are also three steps to overcome these difficulties. The courage to challenge yourselves Enough courage is the first step to start a conversation with a foreigner who has totally different culture backgrounds with you. Different cultural upbringing determines the existence of obstacles especially the culture you never get in touch with. In such cases, people are likely to stay in their psychological comfort zone and fall into the trap of similarity assumption Take heart of grace and well prepared for whats happening based on the assumption of difference is the effective way to cope with this question. Only in this way, can reactions and interpretations be adjusted to fit any circumstance. Whats more, courage and bravery can also help you maintain a relaxed mood during the communication. The reason that people cant help thinking too much in most cases is the lack of confidence and the fear of unknown. So, you have to meet with the success like a gentleman and disaster like a man. Abundant knowledge of foreign culture with rich knowledge, you will avoid act inappropriately sometimes. You know the language, historical tradition, customs and cultural inheritance of other nations. First, people are people will be a fallacy in your mind. Then, you can master another language well. The grasp of another language not only requires interpretation but also asks for the understanding of connotation behind a word. For example, when someone sneezes, A European may say God bless you.