A Resort in New Brunswick Employs People from at Least

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Essay

A resort in New Brunswick employs people from at least eight countries with significantly different cultures. The resort's new manager is concerned that communication problems might exist among these employees, but she doesn't know what problems would occur. Identify and explain three communication barriers that might occur due to cultural differences among employees.

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