Cross cultural communication is a key factor that is necessary for the harmonious existence of people belonging to diverse cultures. Mutual understanding helps to take forward the relationship with fewer bumps so that the bond can be grown stronger and wider over the realms. Not only the business field requires cross cultural communication but also various other fields are involved in which cross cultural communication is a requisite such as when going for work, enjoying holidays at foreign places, visiting new tourist locations, etc.

Any visit to a new place requires means of proper communication so that things can work out smoothly as desired. In cross cultural communication language takes up only 7% of communication. Apart from language there are a number of other ways in which cross cultural communication can be carried out, some of which have been described below:

§    Communication without words: God has blessed us with hands, arms and legs for actions, facial expressions and many other hidden tips that can be put forward just to make understand our point of view.
§    Emotions: emotions from the face and body language are one and the same in almost all regions irrespective of the difference in cultures. Anger, sorrow, joy, fright etc. have similar expressions and can be understood by all sorts of people alike.
§    Trial with words: similarity might exist in the words that are used by different cultures. Usage of such words by trail and error method might turn helpful under fortunate situations so that the idea can be portrayed at least to a minimum level.
§    Picture the idea: in cases where words can help us no more, a picture or imaginative drawing might reveal the complete idea to the listener.
§    Seek help: there might be many a person who has faced such situations who are viewing your actions and despair. A direct request might help in finding a willing helper who can translate your feelings across to the listener.
§    Meanings should be confirmed: when communication of an idea has taken place the speaker must be assured that the idea has gone across in its true meaning and that no misunderstanding has taken place. For that the thought has to be rephrased and confirmed.
§    Patience: inability to understand the other person’s language is the same trouble that the other person is also facing, they cannot understand us. So be patient and try to get the thought across to the other person without causing any annoyance.

Following these points helps for a better cross cultural communication even in the absence of words.