Linguistic knowledge leads to higher intercultural competence because:
A. fluency in a foreign language increases tolerance for ambiguity.
B. we cannot communicate with people from different cultures if the interaction is not conducted in their first language.
C. it is the first step everyone needs to take to learn about intercultural communication.
D. knowing the difficulty of learning a second language helps us develop empathy for individuals who face challenges in new cultural contexts.
Answer: D
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