Summary
In today's global world, cultural competence is essential in communication. Translators adapt their translations to match the culture of the target audience. Companies localize their product ads to boost sales. In line with this, the project aims to study how well a machine grasps cultural nuances for communication. In particular, it will focus on language tools' potential to seek common ground across cultures. The new idea is to make these tools not just about words but also about the culture behind them. This paradigm shift will open the door to endow language tools (e.g., a chatbot) with cu
