2. Disagreement: Cultural differences can lead to cross-cultural disagreements and negative stereotypes. This can trigger social and political conflict.
3. Cultural Riches: Cultural and linguistic differences also bring great cultural richness. They produce the diversity of art, music, food and other cultural heritage that enriches the world
Examples of the Same Language, But Different Meanings
- In Malay, "crew" means me. But in Javanese and Sundanese, "crew" means body
- In Sundanese, "Longitude"
- it means butt. But if the Batak language "Longitude" Karo means Thank you.
- In Indonesian, "Don't" means a call for prohibition. But in Javanese, "Don't" means soupy vegetables.
Solutions and Conclusions
To overcome the negative impact of cultural and language differences, several steps need to be taken. First, education and intercultural understanding can help reduce disagreements and conflicts. Second, the promotion of multilingualism and multiculturalism can respect cultural and linguistic diversity. Third, international cooperation in the form of cultural diplomacy can help strengthen relations between countries.
In conclusion, cultural and linguistic differences are natural phenomena that exist throughout the world. They can have both positive and negative impacts, depending on how we deal with them. With education, understanding and cooperation between countries, we can take advantage of the richness of cultures and languages and overcome the barriers that may arise from these differences.
