What do you think are the most important barriers that inhibit communication between people of different ethnicities or nationalities? How would you recommend overcoming those barriers?

In this discussion, we will address the specific diversity focus of ethnicity/national identity.
In this forum, let’s think more broadly about communication and ethnicity or national identity.

  • What do you think are the most important barriers that inhibit communication between people of different ethnicities or nationalities? How would you recommend overcoming those barriers?
  • What can be done to make friendships or relationships across ethnic or national barriers successful?
  • Please share your specific experiences communicating across ethnic or national barriers.