I remember the first time I visited Mexico. It is a beautiful country. I was young so naturally, I went with my parents. None of us could speak more than a few words of Spanish. We had a vague idea of how the Mexican currency worked, but we were clueless when it came to how much to pay people at restaurants and the shops. Lets just say it was an interesting experience (and Im sure we were overcharged a number of times).
Oftentimes, its when you have to go without it that you realize how important communication really is. For example, its not fun listening to a group of people talk about the latest widget or gadget when you know absolutely nothing about it. You sure cant add anything to the conversation.
And just listening in on a topic you know nothing about will take a toll on you since you wont be able to relate to the groups conversation. (Think about the last time you had to listen to a group of guys talk about football ladies, or for the men, perhaps a conversation related to make-up).
Its even worse to be surrounded by a group of people who are speaking an entirely different language. Just think about it, you may not even be able to decipher what...