^aDepartment of Foreign Languages, China University of Geosciences, 29 Xue Yuan Rd., Beijing 100083, China. E-mail: rukiya@cugb.edu.cn

Abstract

Misunderstandings and breakdowns in communication often occur when we interact with people from different cultures. Therefore, it is essential for us to be sensitive to other cultures. This article analyses the prevailing problems in intercultural communication and gives suggestions to higher education institutions in the hope of improving relationships between people from different cultures.