The purpose of ICOM 100: Intercultural Communication is to develop effective communication skills and cultural understanding globally as well as within diverse communities. While the Intercultural Communication course does not replace the intensive language instruction necessary to speak and read in another language, it does develop the Cross-cultural communication presents a fine opportunity to foster global peace and prosperity. It may also present unpleasant consequences if not well managed. This practice point reviews the importance of communicating effectively in cross-cultural encounters. The concept of cultural competence is introduced, along with the LEARN (Listen, Explain, Acknowledge, Recommend, Negotiate) model for cross-cultural communication. Three vignettes, one each in Indigenous, global, and newcomer child health, are used It is clear that nonverbal communications can be specific to a particular culture and may not have the same meaning in other cultures. Thus, nonverbal communication can lead to misunderstandings. Therefore, it is important to learn the nonverbal expressions of other cultures in order to smooth cross culture communication.. "/> Importance of cross-cultural communication 1.To know the global market. There is no border for business now and business is developing globally. To understand the global customer, a business unit should have knowledge of demographic status attitudes, values and beliefs of different cultures.. cross cultural communication training is that both fields tend to deal with individuals at a macro -cultural level. The methodology for programs in these fields has been developed with a focus on individuals as products of a culture rather than focusing on individuals as generators of their own culture.