Because my parents are immigrants they taught me first to acknowledge everyone in the room, they taught me that no one is better or less than me, we are all equal therefore if you treat all with kindness and compassion you will always win despite language barriers.

It is important to understand the basic nuisances and speak with compassion and passion. First listen to the client and then share ones perspective with conviction that would create all the difference one needs to work towards the set goals.

Cuando me enfrento a clientes que hablan diferentes idiomas, utilizo herramientas de traducción confiables para garantizar claridad, aprendo frases clave en su idioma para mostrar empatía, y en reuniones importantes recurro a intérpretes profesionales. Estas estrategias han sido clave para fortalecer la comunicación y construir relaciones sólidas.

Renforcer les capacités de communication par des formations continues dans le domaine linguistique aide à mieux comprendre la clientèle

It's that simple in our construction business: learn the language of your cru or higher a project manager who speaks their language.

Be approachable as there will be a language barrier. There will be times where you will need to be patient. Ask each other what wasn’t understood in the conversation. Explain the situation in a different way to reach an understanding. Also be aware of the cultural differences. This would include the time zone, and how they want to be talked to.

My foster sons speak Khmer. I quickly met Cambodian American adults. And in 1995 I was assigned in NYC to coordinate groups speaking Spanish, Mandarin, Telugu, Bengali and Korean. While respectful listening and knowing some vocabulary is a start, I was frustrated that I was still at arms length. The breakthrough came as I started to visit countries of the culture and language of clients. I found a friend in each place to take me around and avoid the tourist perspective. The experiences made me more sensitive and knowledgeable. And the barriers in my NYC work were reduced or disappeared. And I had a great time!

Use clear and simple language, along with visuals, to support your message. When necessary, utilize translation tools or professional interpreters, and actively listen to ensure understanding. Building cultural awareness and patience fosters stronger communication and trust.