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The aim of this project is to analyze an intercultural encounter that involved some kind of misunderstanding or miscommunication. I was not involved in the situation I have chosen, but I find it interesting due to the fact that provides data to apply several of the concepts that have been studied during the “Intercultural Communication” course. First, I will start explaining the intercultural encounter, focusing on describing the place, the participants, and the behavior noticed. I will also try to give as many additional information as possible. In this study, the following concepts will be used: - Cultural shock - Space and touch - Power distance - Gender roles - Traditions I will also try to connect the different concepts among them in order to make our study easy to follow and to understand. Examples from similar situations will be also given. Last week a friend of mine came to visit me from Spain. I went to pick her up at the airport and we went to my accommodation, where she was going stay with me for one week. As soon as we arrived, we met a Latvian guy and I introduced him to her. The Spanish way of behaving when you meet a new person is giving two kisses, one on each cheek. This is the most popular way o