Cultural Differences

There are many cultural differences that can get lost in translation between different languages. These can include the "Ok" sign by making a circle with your fingers. This can get translated to meaning bumhole in French. In Belgium that can also mean worthless. When you are doing a speech you will have to check and make sure what signs you plan to make can not offend anyone. If you don't research what different things can mean before you make a speech then that can get you into a lot of trouble in different countries and people could be very offended. To over come this you could research into different things that universally have positive connotations so that you can keep everyone happy in a speech or presentation.