Apart from the territorial confusion,\u00a0the language\u00a0is another common point of error. For people unaware of the situation between the two places, it would be easy to assume that there are few dialectical differences if any at all. This assumption could not be further from the truth, though. Although people from Hong Kong and those from China can communicate on a basic level, there are a variety of linguistic differences that greatly affect comprehension. It is a situation similar to the nuances between Castilian ( the official variant of Spanish), Catalan and Portuguese speakers. You can also say the same about African French and mainland French speakers. There are similarities; but, outside of a casual conversation, a proper translation is necessary.<\/p>\n
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Breaking through Barriers<\/h2>\n
Asia, generally speaking, is a hotbed of language barriers. Take the Southeast region where people speak English, Malay<\/a>, Indonesian<\/a>, Filipino, Cambodian<\/a>, Thai<\/a>, and Chinese, among many others. In many of these areas, you may think it fortunate to encounter an English-speaking person \u2013 but, for respect\u2019s sake (in business matters for example), it is more desirable to communicate in the native language. It conveys a willingness to cooperate and an exertion of effort. You could have chosen to speak English, and your attempts to use the vernacular will speak volumes to your business associates and to others with whom you communicate.<\/p>\n