When you communicate there is a chance of misunderstanding because of unspoken expectations.
You have already taken a big leap moving to a foreign country and taking a university class in a different language.
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There are 3 different communication styles for culture to culture: High Context Culture, Low Context Culture, and Inbetween.
Intercultural communication is communication across different cultures and social groups or how culture affects communication.