Question

Which of the following conveys the difficulty of diversity of language in international trade?

• A. Different languages are spoken and written in different countries of the world.
• B. All correspondence has to be done in foreign language.
• C. Price lists and catalogues are prepared in foreign languages.
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

All of the above

Trade requires communication, which can give rise to language barriers. Language-intensive tasks that are essential to trade include researching foreign markets, adapting and marketing products to foreign consumers, and communication and contracting between importing and exporting firms.