A.J.: Have you ever heard of Evel Knievel?
Lev Andropov: No, I never saw Star Wars.

— Armageddon

If you’re going to try to work with a culture, you have to know that culture.  Speaking slowly and loudly doesn’t work in a language conflict, and trying to connect your culture with others can be just as unsuccessful.  You have to know where the parallels are, where they aren’t, and work accordingly.