IDG Contributor Network: Translating the unintelligible

“Every act of communication is a miracle of translation.” ― Ken Liu
Have you ever had the experience of working or living in a culture with a completely different language that you don’t understand?  This can be a bit disorienting and challenging.  Simple tasks like ordering food become complex and time consuming.  You feel a bit lost and embarrassed as you try to muddle through, and perhaps you end up with a sandwich instead of the salad you were trying to