About Quote by David Henry Hwang
“My new play 'Chinglish,' which will go to Broadway, is about a white American businessman who goes to a provincial capital in China, hoping to make a deal there. It's bilingual. And it's about trying to communicate across language and cultural barriers.”
About This Quote
Source Play: Chinglish, 2011, premiered at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
A white American businessman confronts language and cultural obstacles while seeking a deal in a Chinese provincial capital, highlighting communication challenges.
In simple terms: Cross‑cultural communication is difficult but essential.
Key Takeaway
Embrace cultural differences to succeed.
Themes
communication
culture
business
misunderstanding
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
inspirational
practical
When to use this quote
- international negotiations
- expatriate work
- theatre productions
- language learning
Key Concepts
cross‑cultural competence
language barriers
globalization
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you prepare for cultural misunderstandings?
- What strategies bridge language gaps?
A Different Perspective
Success depends on more than language fluency; trust and cultural insight matter.
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