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July 10, 2014 · Travel Tips

5 Tips for Communicating with Non-English Speakers

We’ve all been there. Yelling as loud as we can, waving our hands like maniacs, and all to try and ask for a cup of water. Indeed, there are few things in this world more frustrating than trying to communicate with someone who doesn’t speak your native language, an experience that leaves most people feeling frustrated, alienated, and more often-than-not, embarrassed.

by Will Walker