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The reality is that language and cultural
barriers and misunderstandings can get in the way of  effective communication and create
complications in the workplace, including problems withsafety. Language barriers often
go hand-in hand with cultural differences, posing additional problemsand
misunderstandings in the workplace.systemic barriers such as employment policies,
practices and systems can have an adverse affect on certain
groups.

· Roles and Status: In
some cultures, a social hierarchy often exists that can create“bumps” in communication
in the workplace.

Personal Space:
Americans typically prefer to stand about five feet a part
whenconversing. However, people from different cultural backgrounds may have
different“comfort zones”.

·
Body Language: Body language says a lot, but it can be
interpreted differently in theworld. For example, most Americans typically signal “no”
in shaking their heads, butpeople from some countries raise their
chins.

· Religion: In many
cultures, religion dominates life in a way that is often difficult for Americans to
understand.

· Personal Appearance:
Hygiene and grooming, eating habits and attire can vary fromcountry to
country and culture to culture.

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